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Article: How to treat insect stings
- Article from:
- Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.
- Article date:
- July 13, 2008
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Typical reactions to a sting include swelling, redness and
itching at the insect sting site. But in a few rare instances, a
sting can become a serious medical emergency.
Treating an insect sting involves a relative simple number of
measures. These include the following:
- Elevate the affected arm or leg and apply ice or a cold
compress to reduce swelling and pain.
- Apply an over-the-counter product like Calamine lotion on the
infected area. - If blisters appear, gently clean them with soap
and water, and never break blisters.
-A topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines can help
relieve any accompanying itch.
- Visit a doctor if swelling from a sting does not subside or the
sting ...