Toxic reactions and first aid after bee stings
The bee stings its mammal enemies in a “selfless” way: the sting remains stuck in the skin, together with a part of bee’s body, and the bee dies in 2-3 days. A threatening toxic reaction can be caused after more than 50 stings (for children) and more than 100-500 for grown-ups. In this case the patients should be hospitalised. Removal of sting: When a human is stung by a bee, the sting with the sting apparatus remains stuck in the skin. First the stung should be removed, For that purpose in should be pushed away from the side with the finger nail. Never try to remove the sting by pressing it with both fingers, as this will cause emptying of the bee venom into the tissue.
Cooling: Afterwards the stung area should cooled by means of cold compress with acid water (1 part of vinaigre and 2 parts of water) , ice cubes, cold spray or alcohol. Also, application of onion strips or propolis tincture can help. Apply an anti-allergic gel if available.
Immergency action of allergic persons: Take prescribed tablets immediately after bee sting or apply an adrenalin ampoule, if a general reaction like redness, selling, shivering., vomiting, nausea, shortage of breath, arise, and apply it immediately (intramuscularly or subcutaneosly)
Doctor’s visit: If the swelling and pains increase and/or if a read strip under the skin persists one day after the sting, a doctor should be called. Normally, these troubles diminish 1-3 day after the sting.