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Stung by a bee or hornet. 24 hours later it is very swollen, red and itchy. no breathing troubles. used charcoal poultice, ice, onion slice, benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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Insect sting: Make sure the stinger is no longer present in the bite. Hornet bites usually causes a more pronounced reaction than bee stings. You might also apply Hydrocortisone to the bite for relief.
Answered 9/30/2019
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Remove stinger ASAP: By scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments (10 on/10 off). Can try tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911! ** hornets stingers do not have barbs so they.
Answered 9/30/2019
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