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How long does swelling take to go down after a bee stings your lip?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bee sting: The effects of the bee sting should resolve in about 48 hours on your lip. I would recommend taking loratidine or cetirizine for 5 days once daily.

Dr Christensen agreed

Answered 10/9/2020

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