Many insect stings and bites cause mild symptoms on the surface of the skin. These symptoms can include redness, pain, swelling, itchy skin and a bump at the site of the bite. In these cases, the symptoms will typically go away within a few hours or days and don’t require medical treatment but may benefit from medication such as an antihistamine for mild allergic reactions. Some people do suffer from moderate to severe allergic reactions as the result of a sting or bite from certain insects. In severe allergic reactions, individuals can experience anaphylaxis which is life-threatening that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an anaphylactic or severe allergic reaction can include wheezing, dizziness, trouble breathing, tingling and throat tightness. Individuals with severe allergic reactions should always have an epinephrine shot on them so in the off chance they come into an allergen they are severely allergic to; the epinephrine will minimize the reaction enough for them to seek immediate medical treatment.