Dr. Chris Holstege wrote an article, in collaboration with Dr. Sandra Nixon, for The Conversation on poison ivy and bee stings. It was picked up by news outlets across the country, including PBS, Yahoo, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
In their article, they discuss the mechanics of poison ivy and bee & wasp venom, the types of reactions that one may experience, and some treatment options.
Regarding bee & wasp venom, they report that, “Getting stung multiple times at once can also be life-threatening due to the sheer amount of venom injected, even in people without a bee venom allergy.” Life-threatening reactions should be evaluated and treated by emergency personnel (call 911 for assistance).
If you have poison-related questions, poison control can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.