What to to do after a bee sting? A bee will leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac. Try to remove it as quickly as possible. Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until the skin is healed. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or a cold, wet washcloth for a few minutes. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. For pain and itching, an over-the-counter oral antihistamine is OK; You could also apply a corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion to the sting area. A sting anywhere in the mouth needs immediate medical attention because stings in oral mucous membranes can quickly cause severe swelling that may block airways. Seek medical care if you notice a large skin rash or swelling around the sting site, or if swelling or pain persists for more than 3 days, which could indicate an infection. Get medical help right away if you notice any of the following signs, which may indicate a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction: wheezing or difficulty breathing tightness in throat or chest swelling of the lips, tongue, or face dizziness or fainting nausea or vomiting
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:01:37 +0000
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