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Medical professionals across the UAE expressed alarm when contacted by Khaleej Times about this unusual case. While emphasizing such occurrences are uncommon, doctors warned that insect stings during physical activity can sometimes lead to catastrophic consequences even for healthy individuals.
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"Swallowing or inhaling a stinging insect can create multiple life-threatening scenarios," explained Dr. Suma Malini Victor, Cardiologist at Prime Medical Centre. "For allergy sufferers it may cause anaphylaxis - but even non-allergic individuals face danger if stung in sensitive areas like the throat or tongue where swelling can block airways completely."
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