While we all enjoy the warmer weather of summer, it can bring unpleasant things such as bee stings. Wasp, bee, and hornet stings can be very painful and can happen in the blink of an eye, when you least expect them.
How should we deal with stings?
Assuming that you and your client are not allergic to stings (in which case you will have your own routine to handle them) there are some things that dermatologists suggest.
Stay calm
While bees only sting once, wasps and hornets can return and sting again. If you are stung, it is best to walk away as calmly as you can to avoid any further attacks.
Remove the stinger
The longer the stinger remains in your skin, the more venom it releases. Remove it by scraping over it with your fingernail or a piece of gauze. Do not use tweezers to remove it as this can cause more venom to be released.
Wash the area
Use soap and water to gently wash the area.
Use a cold pack
Place a cold pack (or use a pack of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) and place over the area. This will reduce swelling.
Note: If the swelling moves to other parts of the body like the face and neck, go to the emergency room right away. Additionally, if there are other signs such as nausea, difficulty breathing and dizziness, you should get medical attention.
OTC medication
If you are within easy reach of a chemist, you may want to ask for some over the counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen which will relieve the pain and reduce swelling.
While most people will not have adverse reactions apart from localized pain, some will develop an allergic reaction so you should watch your client (and yourself) if stung and seek medical attention right away if other symptoms develop.
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