Insect Allergy
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Insect allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to stings or contact with certain insects, such as bees, wasps, or ants. Reactions vary greatly from one person to another.
How it presents: It can range from redness, swelling, and itching at the sting site to more widespread reactions; in intense cases, symptoms that require urgent care may arise.
Why know about it: Identifying the sensitivity allows you to take precautions and know how to act in the event of a sting.
Which specialist treats it? The allergist is the one who studies this type of reaction and provides guidance on how to manage it, with support from the immunologist and the internist. If you have had notable reactions to insect stings, assessing it with a professional helps you be better prepared.
Data on 762 doctors who treat insect allergy
Which specialist treats insect allergy?
Insect allergy is evaluated by an allergist, who confirms the reaction through specific tests and advises on managing future stings. An immunologist may help in cases of more severe reactions. See these specialists if you have significant swelling, widespread hives, or trouble breathing after a sting.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in insect allergy
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is insect allergy?
Insect allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to stings or contact with certain insects, such as bees, wasps, or ants. Reactions vary greatly from one person to another.
Which doctor treats insect allergy?
Insect allergy is evaluated by an allergist, who confirms the reaction through specific tests and advises on managing future stings. An immunologist may help in cases of more severe reactions. See these specialists if you have significant swelling, widespread hives, or trouble breathing after a sting.