Question 1

how to treat bees bite for a 4 years old child?

Accepted Answer

Ice pack: Apply ice in a bag or towel, not directly on the skin, to reduce pain and swelling.

Question 2

is there a specific way to treat bee allergies?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist: An allergist can help you determine if the reaction you have to bees is life-threatening and offer you treatment for the allergy with venom allergy shot. You need an Epipen (epinephrine) if you have a bee allergy. Normal reaction includes large local reaction, itching, swelling in the area bitten. Difficulty breathing, hives, nausea, vomiting, passing out are examples of life-threatening reactions.

Question 3

might a penny be used to treat bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Bee sting reactions would not be treated by using a penny.

Question 4

how to treat bee and wasp stings in the wilderness?

Accepted Answer

See below: For non-allergic people, simple first aid is good.  Remove any stingers by scraping off the stinger, place ice or cold compress to area as needed, use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itch and swelling, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain, wash the area with soap and water, can use antibiotic ointment over area, and make sure tetanus shot is current (within 10 years).  If allergic reac, resp probs, etc. - 911!

Question 5

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 6

a small white spider bit me are they poisonous? i caught the spider i'm allergic to bees , should i be worried'

Accepted Answer

No and no: No spiders are not poisonous.  No there is no cross reactivity between bees and spiders.  Be nice to the spider.

Question 7

what is the best way to remove an insect stinger? such as bee, wasp, or hornet. and how do you treat the wound once it is out?

Accepted Answer

Scraping: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card or another sharp edged object. If the stinger is removed with tweezers it is important not to squeeze the venom sack (at the base of the stinger). Clean with soap & warm water. Apply ice in 10 minute. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.

Question 8

how do you treat bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Mild reactions don't need to be treated. Increasing redness over a few days suggests an infection of the skin that requires treatment with antibiotics. Allergic reactions such as hives, wheezing or shock should be evaluated. Carrying an Epinephrine autoinjector keeps people alive until they get to the er, but the only real treatment for bee sting allergies is immunotherapy from an allergist.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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!

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