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Bee and Wasp Stings

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Bee and wasp stings cause pain, redness and swelling from injected venom. Most reactions are mild but some people develop severe allergic reactions requiring emergency treatment.

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Cold Compress

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Cold packs may reduce swelling and pain.

Minutes·💪 Low effort

Elevation

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Limited

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Elevating a swollen limb may reduce fluid accumulation.

Hours·💪 Low effort

Venom Immunotherapy

Therapy

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Moderate

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Allergy specialists may use venom immunotherapy for severe sting allergy.

Months to years·💪 High effort

Remove Bee Stinger

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Removing a bee stinger quickly may reduce venom exposure.

Minutes·💪 Low effort

Antihistamines

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Oral antihistamines may reduce itching and swelling.

Hours·💪 Low effort

Hydrocortisone Cream

Topical

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Moderate

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Low-dose hydrocortisone cream may reduce local inflammation.

Hours to days·💪 Low effort

Pain Relief Medication

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Paracetamol or ibuprofen may reduce sting pain.

Hours·💪 Low effort

Baking Soda Paste

Natural

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No evidence

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Baking soda paste is a traditional home remedy for sting discomfort.

Minutes·💪 Low effort

Avoid Scratching

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Moderate

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Avoiding scratching reduces skin damage and infection risk.

Immediate·💪 Medium effort

Epinephrine Auto Injector

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Moderate

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People with severe sting allergy may require epinephrine.

Minutes·💪 High effort

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