‘Bee’ prepared on your next outdoor trip. Make sure that you know how to deal with the symptoms of the more severe anaphylaxis (swelling of the air ways).
Because death to analyphyactic shock may occur within 15 minutes or less, immediate medical action is essential for a bee sting victim who exhibits flushing, hives, itching, tight chest, difficulty in breathing, headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat.
Treatment for normal and extensive local reactions includes:
- Gently scraping out the sting to avoid squeezing more venom into the tissue.
- Washing and applying an antiseptic to the sting site to prevent secondary infection
- Try and keep the patient calm
- Applying ice to slow venom absorption
- Administering moistened baking soda to relieve mild pain.
- People, who know they are allergic to bee stings, should carry their own insect sting emergency medication/antihistamines kit with them.
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