There are a stack of wasps in Sweden at the moment because of the long, dry summer. Wasp and bee stings are painful, but fortunately not dangerous for most people.
If you’re stung by a wasp or bee remove the sting, if you can see one, very carefully with your fingers. Apply a cold compress to the area as soon as you can to reduce pain and swelling.
If you are going out for the day, and especially if you’re planning to eat outside, it’s a good idea to carry an over-the-counter antihistamine cream with you. Antihistamines are cheap and counteract itching and swelling if you’re stung.
The area around a sting ordinarily looks red and swollen for 24 - 48 hours. If it has not gone down after this time or still itches, check with your doctor.
It’s relatively uncommon to have an immediate allergic reaction to a wasp or bee sting, but it does affect c. 3% of people. What’s more, you can be stung and have no reaction yet still react violently to a sting on another occasion.
If you experience intense swelling, respiratory problems such as wheezing, find it hard to swallow, or feel sick or faint you should seek emergency treatment immediately.
The best method of avoiding being stung is to remain calm around a bee or wasp and not flapping at it. When eating food or drinking outside, be careful not to put a wasp in your mouth. In particular, watch out for the sneaky critters crawling into your bottle top.
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