First Aid if Stung by a bee

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Injury from bee stings usually cause local reactions such as redness or swelling. However, if the victim is allergic to certain insect stings, then this can be life-threatening and requires immediate assistance.

Harmful insects that have stingers are honey bees, ticks buffalo, wasps and fire ants. According to Stanley M. Zildo as quoted from his book 'First Aid, How to Properly Handling First Aid and Emergency', the dangerous symptoms of insect stings can be painful, swollen and red, itchy, and a sting or insect bite is hot.

Some of the actions that can be done immediately, namely:

1. By the time a honey bee stings, bee sting baisanya still stuck. Unplug sting carefully use a knife or a nail. Do not push because it can cause toxins to grow inside.

2. Wash sting area with soap and water.

3. Compress with cold water or ice to reduce the absorption and spread of venom.

4. Apply creams or lotions such as calamine, baking soda plus a little pasta water to reduce discomfort.