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On a recent thread by Derek Booth about procesional caterpillars these were posted to my comment:
Not wanting to hijack that thread, have posted this one.
I too am highly allergic to Hymenoptera stings (all of the above mentioned flying critters that may be easily encountered while walking). EpiPens in the US retail for over $600 for 2 pens which is the standard kit. The price will change based on one’s insurance plan. The phrase highway robbery comes to mind, but if one is highly allergic, seems it is a small price to pay to avoid dying on the road.
Does anyone know the price of epinephrIne emergency injectable in Spain?
I currently carry a self made kit of a salbutamol inhaler, diphenhydramine 50 mg, famotadine 20 mg, prednisone 40-60 mg for initial emergency response.
For people with a history of anaphylaxis an epi dual pen is the way to go.
#24 Damn, and I thought vipers, bees/wasps and the huge flies were what to look out for. Adding these predatory caterpillars to the growing list of critters to stay away from.
#63 by Damien Reynolds Wasps important to look out for. Especially if you are like me, i didn't know I was allergic. Found out the hard way.
#64 by Goyo Some folks shouldn’t take it, but Benadryl tablets have worked for me for just those kind of encounters. I, however, only have mild reactions to getting stung. A buddy of mine down in México carries an Epi-pen wherever he goes, as he now suffers from severe reactions to bee, wasp and hornet stings, and will go into anaphylactic shock without it. As his reactions got gradually worse with each sting, he went to an allergist who prescribed the jab for him.
Not wanting to hijack that thread, have posted this one.
I too am highly allergic to Hymenoptera stings (all of the above mentioned flying critters that may be easily encountered while walking). EpiPens in the US retail for over $600 for 2 pens which is the standard kit. The price will change based on one’s insurance plan. The phrase highway robbery comes to mind, but if one is highly allergic, seems it is a small price to pay to avoid dying on the road.
Does anyone know the price of epinephrIne emergency injectable in Spain?
I currently carry a self made kit of a salbutamol inhaler, diphenhydramine 50 mg, famotadine 20 mg, prednisone 40-60 mg for initial emergency response.
For people with a history of anaphylaxis an epi dual pen is the way to go.