- Bee stingers: Remove the stinger as quickly as possible. How you remove it doesn't matter as much as how fast you remove it. The longer the bee's stinger is in the skin, the stronger the reaction will be.
- Topical allergens (like poison oak): Wash the toxin away with soap and water as soon as possible.
- Food or drugs: allergens that are ingested or injected are in the body and there's not really much you can do to minimize the exposure.
First Aid for Anaphylaxis
By Rod Brouhard, About.com
Updated June 26, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Anaphylaxis First Aid: Remove the Allergen
Remove allergens as quickly as possible by any means available.
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Allergic reactions continue as long as the allergen is in contact with the body. To remove allergens:
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