A pharmaceutical case report on hypersensitivity reaction following insect sting

Abstract

Hypersensitivity reactions from insect sting can be a severe sometimes life-threatening episode. A case of allergic reaction in a 7-year-old child following a bee sting is reported. Pharmaceutical interventions and emergency care approach with follow-up included administering epinephrine before further evaluation and management was implemented with post-medication observation. A 2h post-attention assessment revealed a positive outcome while a next day appointment visit revealed a stable child. Pharmaceutical comprehensive allergy assessment, prompt attention resolved allergic episodes an indication of a positive outcome.