With the onset of summer, the danger of bites of wasps and bees increases. Sometimes they can cause serious consequences up to anaphylactic shock and even death. Therefore, questions about what to do with wasp stings, when you urgently need to go to the doctor (or call him at home), and when you can do it on your own and with folk remedies, become very important. The difference between bee and wasp stings is as follows. When a wasp stings, it, injecting a toxic substance, does not leave a sting in the skin. A bee, on the contrary, leaves a sting with a container-contents, while it almost always dies. For allergy sufferers, a bee sting, therefore, may not be so dangerous with timely and accurate removal of the sting. Aspen is much worse.
Reaction to bee stings, wasps
In about 1-2% of people, such bites can lead to anaphylactic shock, that is, to a serious reaction, characterized by edema, changes in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness. As a result, a person may die if he is not provided with medical care. So if a wasp sting occurred, treatment for such people could be vital.
First aid and bite prevention
In order to avoid an unpleasant collision with these insects, it is necessary to use repellents in nature, especially in places of their accumulation.
If, nevertheless, a bee sting took place, its consequences largely depend on the provision of competent quick help. First you need to carefully remove the stinger with tweezers. What to do with wasp stings? As with bees, you need to apply something cooling to the bite site. Ice or a cold compress will help reduce blood flow to this area and, accordingly, reduce inflammation. In no case should you apply, as some advise, damp earth! This can lead to infection of the wound. Please note that alcohol is unacceptable to use, as it enhances swelling. In the absence of ice or cold water, it is mandatory to take an antihistamine (better than the second generation).
What to do after a wasp sting yet? Locally, it is advisable to apply any ointment containing hormones (glucocorticoids). After this, the edema will begin to subside within an hour. Such measures are suitable for people without special allergic reactions. Unfortunately, the doctor may not be nearby. What to do with wasp stings to people with a pronounced reaction? Allergy sufferers should always have with them a so-called anti-shock first-aid kit, the main component of which is an adrenaline solution. It must be entered as soon as possible.
Relief can bring and folk remedies
Traditional medicine has its own answers to the question of what to do with wasp stings.
- Make a weak solution of soda (a teaspoon in a glass of water), dampen a napkin in it and attach it to the bite site.
- A compress with lemon juice will help reduce pain and relieve swelling.
- Apply onion cut in half onion, garlic, apple.
- You can use a sheet of plantain, aloe or Kalanchoe to reduce pain.
- Also used for emergency measures for insect bites, compresses from pounded or chewed parsley leaves.
How to avoid a bite?
In order for you not to be bitten by a wasp or a bee, it is advisable to avoid the places of accumulation of these insects. Do not wave your arms or make any sudden movements. In summer, when going outdoors, it is better not to use cosmetics, perfumes with pronounced sweet or just pungent odors that can attract these stinging creatures.