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A 51-year-old female asked:

I got stung by a bee in my right arm yesterday. today my arm is swollen an in pain. what should i do? i can't take benadryl (diphenhydramine).

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Dr. Kelly Kaneanswered

Pediatrics 27 years experience

Ice: Apply 20 min on 30min off. Baking soda paste and ibuprofen.

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