A bee sting may cause an allergic reaction or a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can vary, but may include hives, a swollen throat or tongue ...

According to him, a bee sting is an allergic reaction and causes inflammation which swelling is part of. "The body depending on the way it handles these reactions will induce swelling of different ...

and bee stings are no exception. Monitor your symptoms after a sting and call 911 if you notice the signs of anaphylaxis, including swelling beyond the sting site, tightness in the chest or throat ...

Her work has previously appeared on Daily Bruin. At least two people have been treated for injuries from multiple bee stings after they were caught in a bee swarm in Encino, California ...