Children who develop shortness of breath following a bee sting may be experiencing an allergic reaction? 1) Shortness of breath is not a typical reaction to a bee sting. 2) Shortness of breath indicates a localized reaction to the bee sting. 3) Shortness of breath may indicate an allergic reaction to the bee sting. 4) Shortness of breath is a common symptom of an infection caused by a bee sting.