As you know, in order to closely "get acquainted" with biting and stinging insects, it is not necessary to go outdoors. After all, they can lie in wait in our own yard, and on the way to work, and even in the house. Of course, in a park or forest, the likelihood of meeting them increases. In most cases, these small predators do not pose a danger to humans, but everyone should know what first aid for insect bites should be provided to the victim. Moreover, there is no difficulty in these actions.
First aid for insect bites : bees and wasps
When bitten by these stinging insects, poison enters the human body, causing redness and swelling of the skin. At this point, the victim experiences acute pain, which after a while turns into an itch. All the consequences of a bite pass within two to three days.
First aid to the victims of a bite of these insects is to search for and remove poisonous sting from the skin. After this, the affected area must be wiped with iodine or alcohol, and to reduce pain, if possible, apply ice. If a wasp or a bee has bitten in the eye, throat or pharynx, as well as in case of an allergic reaction, the victim must be taken to the nearest medical facility without delay.
First aid for insect bites : mosquitoes
The bite of this insect is perhaps the most common and quite safe. However, it often causes discomfort, itching and redness of the skin. If you have undergone multiple mosquito bites, it is recommended that you take an antihistamine ("Cetrin", "Tavegil", etc.) as a first aid, and wipe the affected areas with its solution. To relieve itching, a very good remedy is a mixture of baking soda with water, which can treat a sore spot. Special sprays and solutions are also sold at the pharmacy. They contain a special composition that relieves discomfort and disinfects the wound.
As a prophylaxis of mosquito bites, it is recommended to close the windows with special mosquito nets in the summer , as well as use mosquito repellent devices - fumigators. If you go for a walk in the park or in the forest, then apply a special anti-mosquito spray or cream to the skin.
First aid for insect bites : bedbugs
As a rule, a person is exposed to the bites of these insects while at home. Usually bed bugs “attack” at night, when people sleep. Most often, exposed skin areas are affected: face, neck, hands. Through clothes, these insects cannot bite, but easily climb under it. During sleep, a person does not feel anything, and learns about bites by the characteristic symptoms that appear only in the morning: swelling, redness, severe itching. As a rule, all these unpleasant manifestations completely disappear after a few days. However, in order to alleviate the symptoms, it is possible to treat the bite sites with iodine or an alcohol solution, as well as ice. In the event that after a few days the pain does not go away, and yellow liquid begins to stand out from the wounds, you must consult a doctor, as infection is possible.