How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home (and When to Head to the Hospital)

Here’s Exactly What to Do if You Get Stung By a Bee, According to Experts

For people with a severe allergy to bee or insect venom, a sting can lead to a systemic reaction affecting more than the skin. In some cases, they may develop anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. How do you treat anaphylaxis? And do people have to live in fear of bees and wasps for the rest of their lives? We partnered with Dr. Angela Hogan, MD, a board-certified allergist/immunologist expert to learn about insect sting allergies, on an Ask the Allergist video in collaboration with