5 x everything about the oak processionary caterpillar in Zoetermeer

This is what the caterpillar’s rash looks like

The hairs cause complaints such as intense itching, bumps, blisters and redness on the skin. Irritation can also occur in the eyes, such as redness, swollen eyelids and the feeling that there is something in it.

If you have inhaled fire hairs, you can get complaints such as a runny nose, tickling in the throat, coughing, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. Thuisarts.nl has a video in which you can see the skin rash and eye irritation.

You should immediately go to the GP if you suddenly become short of breath and have difficulty breathing or if your eyelids, lips, tongue and throat are getting thicker and thicker. This could indicate a serious allergic reaction Thuisarts.nl to read.