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Treat an Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting - A person with severe bee sting allergies is well-advised to let people around them know and to wear a medical alert device. This is especially important if they are with a group of people they may not know well, for instance at an office picnic.
If a person informs you they have a severe bee sting allergy, simply ask what is usually done should a reaction occur. Many people will carry an EpiPen which is an auto-injector of medication to treat severe allergies. It is important to know where this device is and read the simple instructions on how to use it.
If a person's reaction is severe, 911 should always be called even if the EpiPen "works." Paramedics are a vital part of our first responder system and can provide additional care, aid and comfort, even if everything is fine.
After a person uses their EpiPen, it is a good thing to remind them to replace it with a new one ASAP.
Mild allergies are usually pretty simple to deal with and can be self-treated. Simply clean the area with soap and water, but DO NOT use a tweezer to remove an embedded stinger. Squeezing a stinger may actually release additional bee venom into the person.
Bee stings are a common and mostly annoying occurrence during summer. However, some people may have a mild to severe allergy to bee venom, therefore it is important to understand how to help them if they are stung.
by eHow
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Treat an Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting
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