There’s no real scientific evidence that toothpaste can help bee stings
Female bees are the only ones that can sting
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction
If you've had a reaction to bee stings that suggests you might be allergic to bee venom, your doctor may suggest one or both of the following tests: Skin
Antihistamines are the first-line treatments for insect stings
Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
Phenergan is an antihistamine used to treat a number of conditions: allergies - allergic
Children who have suffered crescendo reactions to previous bee stings, especially children with a history of
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Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) after an insect bite or sting are potentially life threatening and cause approximately 3 deaths per year in Australia
Anaphylaxis is most common in people with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, bee stings, and some medications, but it can happen in anyone
Most been stings elicit local reactions that don’t require a doctor’s treatment
Swelling of the affected area
Symptoms include: A bee sting is the wound and pain caused by the stinger of a female bee puncturing skin
Sometimes a higher amount is needed, but the risks increase
Remove the stinger as soon as possible
Antihistamines are available from pharmacies without a prescription
Sedating antihistamines include chlorpheniramine and promethazine – they’re mainly taken at night to help you sleep if your symptoms are making it hard to sleep The deceased used to carry promethazine (but not adrenaline) in case of a bee sting, but had ceased to carry this after a recent sting where he experienced only a local reaction
(B) (H&E, original magnification, 2´)
severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out
Avoid scratching the sting area
Others just force the tablet down the dog’s throat (which will often cause him to just spit out the drug)
In most cases, bumblebees will leave you alone as long as you leave them alone
Promethazine, however, is contraindicated in children under age 2 years and should be used with caution in children older than 2 years because of the risks for severe respiratory depression
After 24 h and significant progression of symptoms, the animal was forwarded to a specialized veterinary hospital
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