particularly getting stung by a bee, wasp, hornet or yellowjacket (all of which we classify under the term “bee sting”). Fortunately, bee sting treatment is usually straightforward. Home remedies and some over-the-counter first aid items are typically all you need to care for your bee sti...
Use cool water to help soothe the skin and wash away venom that might be on the surface. You can wash the area 2 or 3 times a day until the skin is no longer red and swollen.[1] Your child will probably be upset and worried that what you're doing will make the sting hurt more...
Another part of learning to treat yellow jacket stings is learning to recognize when a person may be having an allergic reaction to the sting. A person who complains of difficulty breathing, has slurred speech, has huge swelling around the sting site, seems confused, or who is running a feve...