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What can i do to treat a yellow jacket wasp sting?
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local or genera: If local reaction put copper penny on t, take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and caladryl lotion. If general reaction Epipen right away call 911, can repeat after 20 min, take benadryl, (diphenhydramine) steroid dose pack.
Answered 8/3/2020
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Sting remedy: 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 9/1/2018
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