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Why is the swelling area around the bee sting red and hot?
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Hallmark symptoms: The bee sting and resultant symptoms are all classically related to allergic or histaminic reactions: red, hot, swollen. If your breathing is labored, seek medical attention asap! with no apparent breathing difficulty, try 25-50 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Good luck.
Answered 11/21/2018
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