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The most prevalent use of BVT is for immune system and inflammatory disorders.
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How is bee venom immunotherapy done?
Bee venom therapy involves the injection of venom by a needle, insertion of the stinger, or stinging by live bees. While a licensed physician must give injections, other treatments can be done by a bee venom therapist
What is venom immunotherapy?
Venom immunotherapy is the process of injecting venom to treat various conditions. The most common form of venom immunization is bee venom therapy (BVT), with honeybee venom or stingers used to treat conditions.
Can bee venom immunotherapy cause side effects?
If there is an allergic reaction to bee venom therapy, emergency treatment should be started. Such symptoms as minor itching and swelling, however, are not causes for alarm. They are signs of the healing process.
Who practices Bee Venom Therapy?
Some physicians practice BVT, but the majority of those Seeking treatment rely on lay practitioners, bee keepers, themselves, or a partner, who is taught to use the bees.
Is bee venom acid or alkali?
Bee venom (apitoxin) is mildly to moderately acidic, with a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5 depending on the specific species of bee.
I have heard that a bee or wasp will get into the venom of a dead snake if left around so if a bee or wasp gets into a snakes venom then stings you will you effected by the snakes venom?
This is NOT true.
What research has been done on Bee Venom Therapy?
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has begun funding a study on apitherapy at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Do all honey have bee venom?
Honey does not contain bee venom. It is a saturated or super-saturated solution of sugars, mainly glucose and fructose.
What diseases are treated with Bee Venom Therapy?
MS patients have reported increased stability, along with less fatigue and muscle spasm, after trying the therapy. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis have said pain and swelling have decreased following the stings.
Is bee venom an acid or alkilis?
its an acid
Can bomble bee stings really kill people?
If the people are allergic to bee venom
Why do bee stings hurt but fly bites itch?
bee stings hurt because there putting their venom in you and the same thing for fly bites but diffrent venom
