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I was stung by a bee yesterday. please help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bee Sting tips: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card. Clean with soap & warm water. Apply ice in 10 minute. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply. Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway or tongue swelling – call 911.

Dr Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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