Summer and high temperatures have led to an increase in allergic reactions caused by insect stings. Allergists say this is the time of year when the risk of being stung is at its highest.

The effects of insect stings can range from mild local reactions to life-threatening allergic responses, depending on the individual’s sensitivity.

Doctors recommend that anyone who has experienced an allergic reaction after an insect sting undergo allergy testing to identify the trigger and receive appropriate preventive treatment.

In addition to insect sting allergies, specialists report a growing number of food allergy emergencies, particularly those linked to tree nuts and other nuts.