Three people suffered anaphylactic shock after bee stings.

Phu Tho - After being stung by bees, three patients aged 65, 63, and 45 experienced shortness of breath and chest tightness, and were diagnosed with severe anaphylactic shock.

On July 2nd, representatives from Hung Vuong General Hospital reported that three people were brought to the emergency room with shortness of breath and cyanosis. The initial diagnosis identified severe anaphylaxis due to bee stings within the first hour. The family said they were stung multiple times on their heads, faces, and bodies while working, but could not identify the type of bee that stung them.

Doctors administered adrenaline (an anti-shock medication) upon arrival and, after 5 minutes, gave intravenous fluids, painkillers, and oxygen. After about 10 minutes, the patient's breathing improved, and vital signs gradually stabilized and returned to normal.

There are many species of bees, among which hornets and wasps are highly venomous. Anaphylactic shock from a bee sting can occur very early or sometimes later, after a few hours. Once it occurs, it progresses very rapidly; within 1-2 minutes of being stung, the victim can be in critical condition.

Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, agitation, possibly wheezing, altered consciousness, coma, and even death. Bee venom causes damage to body cells such as rhabdomyolysis, acute rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, and multi-organ damage.

If you experience any unusual symptoms after exposure to an allergen, such as itching, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, dizziness, etc., you should immediately go to the nearest medical facility for prompt emergency treatment. Absolutely do not self-medicate with antihistamines to avoid unfortunate complications.

During the bee breeding season, avoid areas with many flowering trees such as longan and lychee, as these are common nesting sites. Remove beehives in areas with high foot traffic and prevent bees from nesting inside your home. When encountering bees, wear appropriate protective gear such as thick clothing, a hood, and goggles.

Thuy Quynh

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