On Tuesday night’s segment of “Kuya Kim Ano na,” a mother relates her experience on her child's allergic reaction to ant bites and experts share advise on first aid treatment and pest control.
“Kinagat siya, pero bakit whole body niya re-red, may pantal-pantal, mainit. ‘Yong ears niya malaki na so takbo kami agad sa E.R.,” she said.Kuya Kim explained that there are about 12,000 species of ants in the world and most of these are harmless. However, some bite or sting as a form of their defense against harm.
Formic acid have allergens that causes allergic reaction, said Entomologist and Pest Management professional Alhmar Cervantes.Kuya Kim explained, “Madalas harmless ang kagat ng langgam. Ngunit kung ikaw ay may allergy dito, maaaring makaranas ng anaphylactic shock.” "Maaring hugasan ‘yong parte ng katawan gamit ang mild soap, pwede din magpahid ng cold compress sa mga bahagi na nakagat at iwasan magpahid ng kung anu-ano na walang payo ng doktor," said Danganan.