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I wish to know what to take for wasp sting?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Histamine release: If you are allergic to bees, when you are stung their venom is injected into your bloodstream....Then your body reacts by releasing histamine and other chemicals...This causes the allergic reaction. See an allergist for a complete history and possibly skin testing. After any sting(even mosquito etc) wash with alcohol or soap/water and apply cortisone cream..Maybe evn take an anti-histamine.

Answered 8/10/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Remedies: 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 – call 911. Cont'd.

Answered 6/30/2014

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