How to reduce swelling from a bee sting?

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The fastest way to reduce swelling on a bee sting is to hold an ice pack on the area for 15 minutes...

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Reduce severe bee sting swelling?

my dad was stung my a bee 3 times on the nose and this whole face is now swollen. Is there anything that can be done to reduce the swelling? One sting was in his nose and I don't ...show more

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Hope your dad feels better soon. The baking soda and meat tenderizer really do work. Add some witch...

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Bee or wasp sting treatment if outdoors: Pull stinger out. Cool compresses or ice. Diphenhydramne (Benadryl...

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Use a cold compress: ice cubes in a bag, or a bag of frozen peas if nothing else is available. Antihistamine...

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To relieve swelling, take an antihistamine such as Benadryl and/or ibuprofen (advil). Apply ice and...

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After a bee sting, remove the stinger if you can. An icepack or 1 percent hydrocortisone cream will...

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Using a blow dryer won't reduce the swelling of a bee sting. Applying ice is a much better method to...

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If you're diagnosed with a bee sting allergy, you may get allergy shots (immunotherapy). These shots...

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Yes - there are several reports that if you place a small slice of tomato on an insect sting it will...

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Itching, redness, hives, and shortness of breath are signs of an allergic reaction to bee stings and...

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