What medicine should be used to treat a wasp sting

The wasp is a widely distributed, highly diverse and fast-flying insect, also known as the hornet, horse wasp, yellow jacket and so on. The female wasp has a powerful long stinger on its body, and when it encounters an attack or unfriendly interference, the wasps will swarm and attack, which can cause allergic reactions and toxic reactions in people, and in severe cases can lead to death. Let's take a look below at what medicine should be used for a wasp sting!

What medicine should be used for a wasp sting?

After being stung by a wasp, the wound will immediately become red and swollen and feel a burning pain. At this time, some alkaline water should be applied immediately to neutralize the acid and base, weaken the toxicity, and also relieve pain. If there is an onion, it can be washed, sliced and applied to the wound. In addition, breast milk, essential balm, cooling oil and so on can also be used to remove bee venom, but remember that mercurochrome or iodine tincture must not be applied, as that will not only fail to treat it but will instead worsen the swelling. In particular, it should be noted that soil, rags, dirty handkerchiefs and other such things must not be used to block the wound, so as to avoid tetanus and cause man-made death.

How should a wasp sting be handled?

1. After being stung by a wasp, the local skin will have pain and itching. If the stinger has pierced into the skin, it must be removed.

2. Applying ice cubes to the sting site can reduce pain and swelling. If the pain is severe, some pain-relieving medicines can be taken.

3. If there is a trend of spreading, there may be an allergic reaction, and some anti-allergy medicines such as diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine can be taken.

4. If difficulty breathing, a coarsened breathing sound, or wheezing sounds are found, the person must be sent immediately to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment.

How can a wasp sting be avoided?

1. Do not provoke wasps: as the saying goes, if you do not seek death, you will not die. If you want to prevent being stung, do not provoke wasps.

2. Do not poke a wasp nest: if you do not poke a wasp nest, the wasps generally will not all come out. If you do not provoke them, things will generally remain peaceful.

3. Do not watch others poke a wasp nest: wasps cannot tell whether you are in the same group, and they will sting you just the same.

4. Do not run when you see a wasp: like bees, wasps will chase after you if you run and give you an “affectionate kiss”.

5. Do not go show off beside a wasp nest after drinking honey: generally, honey is attractive to both wasps and bees.

6. Give way with light and careful steps: when you see a wasp in front of you, it is best to give way. If you cannot afford to provoke it, can you not at least avoid it!

7. Squat on the ground and do not move: if someone else has already poked a wasp nest and wasps are swarming out, it is best to squat and stay still.