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How to treat bee and wasp stings in the wilderness?
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See below: For non-allergic people, simple first aid is good. Remove any stingers by scraping off the stinger, place ice or cold compress to area as needed, use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itch and swelling, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain, wash the area with soap and water, can use antibiotic ointment over area, and make sure tetanus shot is current (within 10 years). If allergic reac, resp probs, etc. - 911!
Answered 6/25/2014
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Wilderness care: If in the wilderness - remove the stinger by scraping with a flat edged object. Wash with water & soap if available. You can make a paste of clay-like soil and water and apply to the area. If you have access to ice - apply that. If you have an allergy - use your epi pen and get to emergency care or have emergency care get to you asap.
Answered 3/30/2013
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