doi:10.7748/phc2006.09.16.7.19.c6966Sue McBean researches internet first aid advice on the prevention and treatment of wasp stings, including the use of vinegar, as a new breed of 'Euro wasp' hits the UK.Primary Health CareMcBean S
Vinegar is another home remedy touted for bee stings. But vinegar is acidic and can burn your skin, so it may not be the best choice. What is the best treatment for a wasp sting? Treat a wasp sting the same way you would a bee sting — remove the stinger, clean the wound, and ap...
The severity of a sting is determined by a number of factors. The type of insect, the location of the sting, the number of stings, and the allergic sensitivity of the victim can all affect the outcome. Most people do not have allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. Medical problems f...
Make sure that someone stays with the person for 24 hours after anaphylaxis in case of another attack. Report the reaction to the person's doctor. If someone has multiple stings -- particularly on their head or neck -- it’s best to get medical help. For symptoms that aren’t serious: ...
Here, we report on a 65-year-old individual who developed multiple organ failure following wasp stings. When the patient was admitted at our hospital, 3days after he had been stung by the wasps, he was unconscious. He was suffering from acute renal failure, hepatic, respiratory, and ...
skin symptoms are less common in toxic reactions than in allergic reactions. Because bee and wasp venom are strongstimulantsof the immune response, people who have experienced toxic reactions may produce antibodies to the venom and be at risk for future systemic anaphylactic reactions to stings. ...
Route of administration of adrenaline for the treatment of anaphylactic reactions to bee or wasp stingsdoi:10.1111/j.1365-2222.1991.tb03209.xU. R. MüllerClinical & Experimental Allergy
These allergic reactions may come from bee or wasp stings, or an adverse reaction to a new medication or vaccine. However, they don’t often arise from seasonal allergies, food, or flea bites. Symptoms of anaphylactic reactions may include facial swelling, sudden vomiting or diarrhea, difficulty...
Bee and wasp stings cause type I hypersensitivity reactions, Mechanism and TreatmentSNCHEZ, TERESA SERRANOFUENTES, JUREK GUIROLAOCHOA, HENRY MASTRAPAREYES, YAISEMYS BATISTAMARTNEZ, YOLANDA JOMARRNRODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL PELEZNETO, ANDRES PEDROAsia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology...
Heparin treatment of bee and wasp stingsdoi:10.1016/S0361-1124(74)80033-XMiller, Hersey E.Ward, Walter A.Elsevier B.V.Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians