5 x questions and answers about the oak processionary caterpillar in Zoetermeer

This is what the caterpillar’s results look like

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

If you have inhaled stinging hairs, you can get complaints such as a runny nose, itching in the throat, coughing, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. On Thuisarts.nl there is a video where you can see the rash and eye irritation.

You should immediately go to the doctor’s office if you suddenly become short of breath and have difficulty breathing or if your eyelids, lips, tongue and throat become increasingly thick. This may indicate a serious allergic reaction Thuisarts.nl to read.