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What to do for a bee sting?

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See below: If no allergy to bee sting then use ice over the area and apply cortisone cream for swelling and itching.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Txs: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card. Clean with soap & warm water. Apply a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water. Or: apply enzyme based meat tenderizer poultice & wrap area. Or: mix water & activated charcoal - apply paste. Or: mix clay-like soil with water - apply. For throat, airway or tongue swelling – call 911 even if an epi-pen was used.

Answered 5/28/2018

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