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A member asked:
Why swelling and itching so much after a honey-bee sting?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Histamine: The injury causes histamine to be released into the skin as well as other chemicals.
Answered 1/5/2019
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This is related to : Histamine release. Remove stinger asap by scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments (10 on/10 off). Can try tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911!
Answered 8/19/2016
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