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1. **Caterpillar Hairs and Allergic Reactions**:
- **Caterpillars** are the larvae (immature forms) of butterflies and moths. There are many thousands of types, with a huge variety of colors and sizes. They look like worms and are covered in small hairs.
- Most caterpillars are harmless, but some can cause **allergic reactions** if their hairs come in contact with your eyes, skin, or lungs, or if you accidentally ingest them.
- **Symptoms of Exposure**:
- **Eyes, Mouth, Nose, and Throat**: Drooling, pain, redness, inflamed membranes in the nose, increased tears, mouth and throat burning, and swelling.
- **Nervous System**: Headache.
- **Respiratory System**: Cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
- **Skin**: Blisters, hives, itching, rash, and redness.
- **Stomach and Intestines**: Vomiting if caterpillar or caterpillar hairs are eaten.
- **Whole Body**: Rarely, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) with symptoms like itching, nausea, headache, fever, vomiting, muscle spasms, tingling skin, and swollen glands¹.
- **Home Care**:
- Remove irritating caterpillar hairs from the skin using sticky tape (such as duct or masking tape).
- Wash the affected area with soap and water, then apply ice wrapped in a clean cloth.
- If caterpillar hairs touch your eyes, flush them with plenty of water and seek medical help.
- If you breathe in caterpillar hairs, seek medical care.
- **Emergency Measures**:
- Have information ready about the person's age, weight, and condition, as well as details about the caterpillar.
- Contact your local poison control center or call the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) for expert advice¹.
Remember to consult a healthcare professional if you experience any symptoms related to caterpillar exposure. Safety first! 🌿🐛
Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/05/2024
(1) Caterpillars: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002860.htm.
(2) Caterpillar rash: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/caterpillar-rash.
(3) Caterpillar rash treatment: Tips, prevention, and more - Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/caterpillar-rash-treatment.
(4) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/monarch-caterpillar-royalty-free-image/1003229142.
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