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What should i do for a bee sting after i get the stinger out?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Options: Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply. Or: apply an enzyme based meat tenderizer in a poultice & wrap area. Or: mix water & activated charcoal into a paste & apply.Throat, airway or tongue swelling – call 911.

Answered 10/19/2018

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