Question 1

how long will throat swelling remain after bee sting?

Accepted Answer

There should be none: Ideally there should be no throat swelling. Anaphylactic shock can be thought of as a triad of symptoms including hives, respiratory difficulty (excessive throat swelling) and low blood pressure. The presence of one or two of these is an anaphylactoid reaction. Either should be evaluated by a doctor. Carrying an epi-pen and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might be in order.  Throat swelling can become dangerous quickly.

Question 2

what exactly is the best way to treat a bee sting?

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Bee stings: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card. Clean area with soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on ; 10 off. You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 3

how to treat a bee sting.

Accepted Answer

Very common: Remove the stinger, wash the area and apply ice. However. Some people have a large local reaction and it could take up to 10 days for problem to resolve. If allergic to bee sting could be a potentially life-threatening condition.

Question 4

what can be done to treat a bee sting on the face?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card. Clean area with soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on ; 10 off. You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 5

how to treat a bee sting--baking soda?

Accepted Answer

Bee stings: If you're allergic to beestings, use epi=pen & seek followup treatment immediately!  other- wise: use edge of credit card to scrap the stinger out (honeybee); apply ice/cool compresses to reduce swelling; make paste of meat tenderizer & apply (breaks down the protein in the sting); may use antihistamine (zyrtec/benadryl/claritin) to calm reaction & itching. Seek help at once if lips/throat swell.

Question 6

how do i treat a bee sting (bumble)?

Accepted Answer

Multistep: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Apply ice in 10 minute increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off.  Try a bag of cold peas. You can take meds like tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.  Throat, airway or tongue  swelling, short of breath – call 911.

Question 7

how do you treat a bumble bee sting?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most people who are stung by bees just get a red, swollen iitchy "bump" in the area...Washing it right away..Using ice...Applying cortisone cream and taking an antihistamine usually provides relief. 
If you have bee sting allergy you can have more serious symptoms(hives all over, asthma, trouble breathing etc..) if you have these  see an allergist asap.

Question 8

how can i treat my one-year-olds bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Bee stings: Remove stinger. Apply cold compresses to bite. Give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. You can make a paste of meat tenderizer and apply to bite or you can use a hydrocortisone or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.

Question 9

after being treated for a severe reaction to a bee sting can you still have an any antiphilaytic shock reaction the next day?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There is a phenomenon of biphasic anaphylaxis which occurs in up to 20% of anaphylaxis.

Question 10

how to treat pain from bee sting on tongue?

Accepted Answer

Three things-: Otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you normally take for a headache, suck on ice chips, and time. There is nothing else you can do. If your tongue is swollen, taking  benedryl may help as well.

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