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My daughter got stung by a honey bee on her chest yesterday and its still red and really swollen. this her secound bee sting what does it mean?
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Bee sting : A bee sting area often appears red and swollen. Applying ice and Hydrocortisone cream may help improve the area. If the area worsens or fever develops , or difficulty breathing develops , it requires immediate medical attention.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Degrees of response: The unspoken question appears to be is this a bad bee sting reaction & how much do you need to worry. This is normal localized reaction & deserves good wound care.It is not considered the scary type of bee sting reaction where she would suddenly quit breathing.Discuss your concerns with your doc & this can always be investigated by a local allergist if you have more concerns.
Answered 7/14/2013
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