First aid for wasp sting, bumble bee, bee or hornet

With regard to the first three, then one bite of these insects, in some cases, does not bear a serious threat. But, here as hornets, the situation is slightly deteriorating. Knowledge of first aid rules for insect bite It can sometimes even save a life.

The problem is that in the venom of bees, wasps and their relatives contains a lot of biologically active substances that trigger the immune system to attack. If a person's immune system is aggressive to toxins, the anaphylactic shock may occur.

What if there are no signs of anaphylactic shock

Typically bite bees, wasps, hornets and bees manifests as burning pain, swelling and increased skin temperature in the area of ​​the bite.

To minimize discomfort, should:

• Rinse the bite with soap and water;
• very carefully remove the stinger if it is;
• applied to the site of the bite something cold;
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• to get rid of the itching you can use antihistamine or apply calamine lotion;
• to get rid of the pain, you can drink a painkiller based on paracetamol or ibuprofen.

What can be done after the bite

1. Roughly pull out the stinger with tweezers like to do it, or just squeeze it.

2. Combing the bite, because it will only aggravate the situation, and the itching and swelling will start to grow.

When you need immediate intervention of doctors

If a person has allergies, it can lead to fatal consequences, if time does not call an ambulance. Signs of a dangerous condition:

• stertorous or shortness of breath;
• sudden hoarseness or trouble speaking;
• feeling that it is impossible to breathe, as if the airways are closed;
• too high (more than 5 cm in diameter) from the bite swelling in the face or tongue;
• red spots or rash on the body outside of the bite;
• nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting;
• rapid pulse;
• anxiety, dizziness, severe weakness.

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