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How to know what is best treatment for wasp stings?
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Meat tenderizer: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card. Clean area with soap & warm water. 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 9/9/2016
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