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A bee stung me in my face and it is very swollen this morning what can i do to get the swelling down quick?
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Combination: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) & Pepcid for swelling & skin symptoms; cold pack for swelling; topical cortisone cream for local reaction.
Answered 9/28/2016
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