Question 1

what to do for bee sting?

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Use EpiPEN, (epinephrine) go to ER: You may have no problem with this, but if you have an allergy or you think you do, my advice is to get to an er asap.  They will give you Epinephrine so you don't go into anaphylactic shock, which can close your airway and kill you.  After this episode is over, you might want to see your doctor and get an epipen, (epinephrine) which is a shot of Epinephrine you can give yourself quick if this happens again.

Question 2

how come my bee sting itch?

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Because the : Body can release histamines.

Question 3

what does a bee sting feel like?

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Bee sting: It's usually painful unless you've been stung frequently and developed immunity to the components in the fluid associated with the sting. As a beekeeper i usually get stung each spring, and it is painful until my immunity kicks in. You can decreased the pain if you rub and freshly cut slice of onion over the sting after you've scraped out the stinger.

Question 4

describe the features of a bee sting.?

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Ouch!: A bee sting can hurt and swell. Be sure to remove the stinger. Apply ice. Take an allergy pill.

Question 5

how to treat a bee sting.

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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

what is the cure for a bee sting?

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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 7

what are the risks from a bee sting?

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Usually mild symptms: Most people who are stung by bees just get a red, swollen itchy "bump" in the area...Wshing 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

will a bee sting leave a scar?

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Bee stings: Don't normally cause scarring.

Question 9

is bee sting on tongue dangerous?

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It Can Be: A bee sting anywhere on the body can cause pain and swelling. Especially in oral tissues (like the tongue), the swelling can be quite extensive. You can imagine what happens next...If the swelling is extreme, it can completely close off your airway and make it impossible to breathe. Obviously, that would be a major problem. For people who are allergic, this scenario is even more likely.

Question 10

how to treat a bee sting--baking soda?

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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.

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