Gutsy removing your own bee stinger – I know I couldn’t have done it, as I choke on the photons from the light. Plus my eyesight isn’t what it used to be (and it was never excellent). – PWV, 67yo retired EP
This exact thing happened to me yesterday while running on trail with my mouth open. A wasp flew into the back of my throat. My throat looked exactly like the one in the picture with swollen uvular. I went to emergency in case and they gave me a dose of Benadryl shot. I also took some sour throat syrup at home. Today morning all symptoms are almost gone.
2 Responses to “Airway Compromise a Risk With Oropharyngeal Hymenoptera Stings”
April 10, 2017
Peter W Vann, MDGutsy removing your own bee stinger – I know I couldn’t have done it, as I choke on the photons from the light. Plus my eyesight isn’t what it used to be (and it was never excellent). – PWV, 67yo retired EP
September 7, 2021
Shahram AfrasiabiThis exact thing happened to me yesterday while running on trail with my mouth open. A wasp flew into the back of my throat. My throat looked exactly like the one in the picture with swollen uvular. I went to emergency in case and they gave me a dose of Benadryl shot. I also took some sour throat syrup at home. Today morning all symptoms are almost gone.