Insect bites and stings: First aid!!...
For most of us, bee stings or insect bites aren’t a big deal. However, for some they are fatal.
The venom causes pain and sometimes triggers an allergic reaction.
Basically you have five things to do for most people when they get a sting...
1)Extract the sting
2)Cleans the wound with soap and water.
3)Apply a cold pack with ice wrapped in a cloth.
4)Find relief.. Try a pain reliever
5)Apply a topical cream such as calamine lotion or Hydro cortisone Cream
Household remedies:
1)Baking soda: mix the baking soda with vinegar and apply the thick paste to the wound.
2)Onions: Lay a fresh slice of onion on the sting.
3) Toothpaste and water helps bee stings.
Any of these if applied immediately works quickly to relieve pain, reduce swelling, provide a temporary soothing and can cause the sting to heal more quickly.
For most of us, bee stings or insect bites aren’t a big deal. However, for some they are fatal.
The venom causes pain and sometimes triggers an allergic reaction.
Basically you have five things to do for most people when they get a sting...
1)Extract the sting
2)Cleans the wound with soap and water.
3)Apply a cold pack with ice wrapped in a cloth.
4)Find relief.. Try a pain reliever
5)Apply a topical cream such as calamine lotion or Hydro cortisone Cream
Household remedies:
1)Baking soda: mix the baking soda with vinegar and apply the thick paste to the wound.
2)Onions: Lay a fresh slice of onion on the sting.
3) Toothpaste and water helps bee stings.
Any of these if applied immediately works quickly to relieve pain, reduce swelling, provide a temporary soothing and can cause the sting to heal more quickly.
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