The sting of a bee may cause dangerous allergic reactions in an atopic child. The symptoms vary according to the amount of venom injected, the presence of sensitivity, and the place of the sting.

A normal reaction consists of the formation of a wheal, irritation, itching, and local heat.

The reaction disappears [...]

Ken was in his forties when he was first found to have high blood-pressure. He was given drugs which controlled this well and had no more health problems for the next four years. Then he experienced pains in the chest, faintness, sickness and sweating. Suspecting a mild heart attack, his doctor had him admitted to [...]