Our little 3 years old has a real problem with bites. A mosquito bite will look like a pimple for 3 days. Yesterday she was bitten by some red fire ants out by her swing. No immediate reaction but 24 hours later the welts are the size of the old 1 pound coin (or silver dollar for us Yanks), with a red spot in the middle. She has been in agony with the itch and it seems cortisone(sp) cream is helpful but not 100%.
Now, I am scared to death of what would happen if she gets stung by one of these big wasps or hornets around here.
I know there are allergy patch tests they do on one's arm for food items. I've never heard of a patch test for venom from an insect to determine how serious it would be if a wasp or hornet stung her. Has anyone? Seems to me the test itself could severly harm a person?
I'm hoping that she'll outgrow this and build up a resistence, but after consulting with my other 33 year old daughter, she mentioned mosquito bites swell her up as well for a few days. So I guess something from my side as two different Mothers. I have no problems. Any advice from experience most welcome. Thanks. Pete
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