caterpillars…

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caterpillars, fuzzy, segmented insects, unable to pierce the skin, bite, hairs, become embedded, in the skin, eyes, causing symptoms confined, the penetration, caterpillar hairs, released, air, where they, inhaled causing respiratory irritation, eating caterpillars, an upset stomach, body, swelling, pain, anaphylaxis, rare, skin, rash, redness, itching, hives, blisters, eyes, pain, redness, tearing, respiratory, rhinitis, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal, vomiting, caterpillar, caterpillar hairs, eaten, objective, remove irritating caterpillar hairs, on skin, apply adhesive tape, duct, masking tape, site, pull off, repeat, all hairs, removed, calamine lotion, apply ice, eyes, flushed immediately, plenty of water, seeking professional medical care, respiratory symptoms develop following inhalation of caterpillar hairs, administer beta-agonist inhalers, antihistamines, seek professional medical care, calling the emergency number determine the following, patient's age, weight, identity, the caterpillar, the incident, see poison control centers, telephone numbers, poison control, instruct to go, hospital, further care, bring the caterpillar, identification, an emergency situation exists, call local emergency number, emergency treatment, anaphylaxis, skin exposures, ensure all hairs, removed, topical, oral medications to control pain, itching, eye exposures, flushing eyes, water, saline, topical anesthetic drops, detailed eye examination, inhalation exposures, supplemental oxygen, inhaled bronchodilator medications, antihistamines, outcome, very good, death is exceedingly rare.