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Summertime! A splendid time of the year for barbecues, hikes, picnics and \u2026 bee stings and allergies. It\u2019s the time when trees happily fan their pollen into the air and grasses and weeds aren\u2019t far behind.<\/p>\n

All of these things may incite allergic reactions, said Dr. Ian Tullberg<\/a>, director of UCHealth\u2019s six urgent care centers in southern Colorado<\/a>. As a family practice physician and former EMT, he\u2019s seen it all.<\/p>\n

Insect Bites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most people get a mosquito bite and yes, it itches for a few days and then it\u2019s gone. But some bodies just react badly to bites and stings.<\/p>\n

A simple mosquito bite might get swollen, red, hot, and even painful to the touch. A bee sting that hurts one person for a few hours can be fatal to someone else.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe immune system may fight back so hard against the venom being injected, the patient can have an anaphylactic reaction,\u201d Tullberg said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat can be life-threatening. You can actually stop breathing. The good news is, real serious reactions are pretty rare,\u201d Tullberg said.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Ian Tullberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to a bee sting should carry an Epi-Pen with them for emergencies, he added.<\/p>\n

Most bee stings can be treated at home by removing the stinger with tweezers and putting ice on the sting site. Benadryl may help with swelling and discomfort.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, if your breathing becomes difficult, or if you have an anaphylactic reaction, you need to get to urgent care,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n

Serious reactions like this are rare with mosquito bites, but they can be scary nonetheless.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone gets a really bad mosquito bite that makes their whole arm swell, we can put them on medications that will help the reaction to abate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are over-the-counter sprays to prevent mosquitos from biting you in the first place, if you suspect they might be present where you are going. There also are some anti-itch medications that can be applied to help the itching.<\/p>\n

Spider bites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most spider bites are harmless. You might not even know you were bitten until it starts itching later. But some spider bites can be bad\u2014 that of the brown recluse and black widow spiders in particular.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth of them can actually require an emergency room visit,\u201d Tullberg said.<\/p>\n

\"Shot\u201cUnfortunately, not a whole lot of people actually see what bit them,\u201d he added. \u201cIf you do see it, try to identify it. If you don\u2019t, and you think the bite is serious, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Get medical help.\u201d<\/p>\n

Signs that the bite might be serious include difficulty with breathing.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re having problems breathing, the ER is your best choice,\u201d he said. \u201cIf not, if you\u2019re just having pain, then you can go to urgent care. If it\u2019s more serious, they\u2019ll send you to the ER.\u201d<\/p>\n

The treatment for a serious spider bite varies according to what bit you.<\/p>\n

\u201cA black widow bite is treated with anti-venom,\u201d Tullberg said. \u201cWith a brown recluse, we can only give supportive care, though sometimes we have to do surgical removal of dead tissue caused by the bite.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allergies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

People do show up at the urgent care clinics with seasonal allergies, but there\u2019s not much that can be done other than recommending over-the-counter treatments, Tullberg said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually there\u2019s not much else we can do, although some people do develop infections from severe allergies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Most effective treatments are now available over the counter, such as Flonase. Some patients may require prescription medications. If over-the-counter treatments aren\u2019t helping, see your doctor, he advised, because \u201csometimes patients think they have allergies, but it\u2019s really something else.\u201d<\/p>\n

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