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Health Tip: Dealing With a Bee Sting
By LadyLively on June 26, 2015

Most bee stings involve less-than-severe allergic reactions that don’t require emergency medical care.
To treat most bee stings, the Mayo Clinic advises:
- Use tweezers to remove the stinger from the skin as quickly as you can. The faster it’s removed, the less venom is likely to enter the body.
- Use soap and water to gently cleanse the area.
- Sooth swelling and pain with a cold compress or ice pack.
- If the area is swollen, itchy or red, apply calamine lotion.
- Take an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine if the itching or swelling is uncomfortable.
- Don’t scratch the affected area. Doing so can lead to an infection.
Source: HealthDay
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