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I got stung by a wasp yesterday. i am not allergic. but for some reason my elbow is still swollen and red and hurts. could i be allergic?
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Wasp stings: This is a usual reaction. Apply ice. Apply benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream. Apply steroid cream.
Answered 9/29/2014
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