Wasp sting: how to treat at home and how to alleviate the condition of the victim

Greetings! We went this summer to Sol-Iletsk.

They lured us there with salt ponds, but most of all we liked the juicy tasty watermelons, which we took home a couple of pieces. And now we are sitting in the gazebo, eating one of the watermelons, as the child begins to scream heart-rendingly.

Wasps flew into the scent, and one of them bit her baby. Say it's just a wasp, harmless. But I still prefer to play it safe, so I want to tell you how to treat a wasp sting at home.

Wasp bitten - what to do at home

Wasps are literally everywhere where a person lives. In the adult stage, most wasps grow to 2.5 cm in length. The wasp is characterized by a yellow-black striped coloration and a poisonous sting. Wasps are most active from early spring to late autumn, during this period they are very dangerous for humans.

People who are allergic to wasp venom can have circulatory problems, shortness of breath, and in the worst case, even collapse. Wasps are most aggressive at the end of summer, when the weather begins to worsen and it rains, and the larvae have already grown in adults. Early autumn is the worst period to watch for these insects, especially if you are going to walk in the forest or field.

On the territory of Russia, from the order of poisonous hymenopteran insects, there are a honey bee (Apis melifera, or melifica) and a bumblebee (Bombus), they belong to the bee family (Apidae), and flower wasps (Masarinae) and hornet (Vespa) belong to the family of folded-winged insects (Vespida )

All four species are representatives of the order Hymenoptera insects (Hymenoptera) and are poisonous. When bitten from an ovipositor of insects located at the posterior end of the abdomen, toxic liquid is released.

What is dangerous

In Russia, there are more than 50 deaths per year, mainly from bee stings (domestic and wild) and wasps; less often from stinging hornets and, very rarely, bumblebees. The cause of death with a wasp sting is an allergic reaction to poison with the development of anaphylactic shock.

Similar attacks occur when insects feel in danger and a colony is threatened. The signal for attacking each individual is the perception of the pheromone of anxiety, a special substance secreted by insects when sensing danger.

Honey bees can sting only once, because their sting is serrated and remains in the skin of the victim. Having lost a sting and a bag of poison, the bee dies. In wasps, unlike a bee, the sting is smooth and with a wasp sting, she manages to not only remove it, but re-sting the victim.

What does it look like

The wasp sting is slightly different from the bites of other hymenopteran insects (e.g. bees). This is due to the peculiarity of the wasp sting, as well as to the stronger poison toxins. So, look at the photo:

The chemical composition of the poison. The chemical composition of the poison of the four hymenoptera insects is very close and differs little. The composition of bee venom includes enzymes - phospholipase-A2, hyaluronidase, phosphatase and polypeptide-melittin, protease inhibitors and a number of biologically active substances.

Melittin (the composition includes the residues of 26 amino acids) is the main toxic component. The molecular weight is 2840. It damages cell membranes, causes hemolysis, cytolysis, and has an antibiotic effect; slows down blood coagulation.

With a general reaction to bee venom, an IgE-dependent anaphylactic reaction develops with local reddening and blistering, IgE is produced by plasma cells and is present in the blood in trace concentrations.

To bee venom (hapten), an immunological reaction occurs as to a foreign protein, and an antibody is formed in the IgE. IgE is fixed, in particular, on mast cells and basophils. It leads to the release of histamine, heparin and other biologically active substances. Mast cells serve as the main target cells for an allergic reaction.

Symptoms of a wasp sting

Local manifestations and systemic reactions of the body when a person bites a bee, wasp, hornet or bumblebee are caused by both exogenous toxicants and endogenous biologically active substances resulting from their action.

1. With a wasp sting, sharp cutting pain and burning occurs.
2. The bite site is clearly visible due to rapidly developing redness and swelling of the skin, with the gradual formation of a blister.
3. Soon there are signs of inflammation - hyperemia, local hyperthermia, etc.
4. Within 15-30 minutes, all the unpleasant sensations subside, but local manifestations persist for several hours.

In the case of numerous bites of wasps or an existing hypersensitivity of the body, join:

• headache,
• pain in the lower back and joints,
• dizziness,
• general weakness
• nausea,
• vomiting and chills are possible.

The severity of the course of the lesion is determined by areas of aggression: it is most severe when bitten in the neck, face, scalp. In addition to a local reaction, wasp stings can lead to severe general reactions, in particular allergic (hyperergic). They usually appear as:

Any of these reactions or syndromes can develop immediately, already in the first minutes after a wasp sting, or later - 30-120 minutes. Therefore, the development of any of these allergic manifestations should be considered as a signal for intensive therapy, even if they are mild. Treatment should be carried out in a hospital.

With multiple bites (100-300 wasps), capillary permeability increases, intravascular hemolysis develops. Bites of a large number of bees and wasps, especially large ones, as well as hornets, can lead to organ dysfunction.

In severe cases, the toxic effect in the victims causes: acute hemolysis, adult RDS, liver dysfunction, acute skeletal muscle necrosis (myoglobinemia), arterial hypertension.

Under the action of phospholipase-A2 and melittin contained in the poison, a significant amount of endogenous catecholamines enters the bloodstream. If their concentration is significant, there is a high risk of myocardial damage.

The release of catecholamines leads to arterial hypertension, followed by persistent hypotension, bradycardia, myocardial ischemia is possible, bronchospasm is noted. Intoxication is manifested by psychomotor agitation, vomiting, diarrhea.

In the early period of intoxication, death can occur from cardiovascular and respiratory failure, in a later period from acute renal failure.

What to do at home

Unlike bees, a sting does not need to be removed after a wasp sting. We need to focus on neutralizing the effects of the poison. Make sure there are no allergic reactions. For people who are allergic to wasps, symptoms are visible immediately after a bite. It is important to avoid anaphylactic shock, which can lead to cardiac arrest and death.

If a wasp stings you or your child, immediate steps must be taken to prevent the spread of poison and relieve pain. In place of the bite, put ice or a cloth soaked in cold water. If you use ice, first wrap it in cloth and then lay it on a sore spot. Keep it in place of the bite for about 30 minutes.

Apply cold cream to the bite area to reduce burning sensation after applying the acid solution. Over-the-counter antihistamines can reduce inflammation and itching after a wasp sting.

Use extreme caution when eating or drinking. If you did not notice that wasps were sitting on them and took them in your mouth, an irritated insect can sting you in your mouth. In this case, to minimize pain and swelling, start sucking ice. A bite in the mouth can immediately cause an allergic reaction, immediate measures should be taken.

Folk recipes for a bite of wasps:

• Lavender. It reduces the risk of infection caused by bites. It also reduces pain. One of the most effective forms is lavender essential oil. Just soak a cotton swab in oil and apply to the bite site.
• Parsley. It has natural antibacterial properties that help prevent infection, reduces itching and pain. Put some parsley leaves in a mortar and pound them with a pestle. Attach to the bite site. Keep until symptoms decrease.
• Calendula. Pound calendula flowers and attach to the bite site. This will help reduce pain and itching.
• Basil. Pound 1-2 basil leaves in a mortar. Apply to skin. Leave it for a while.

Allergic reaction

If you notice any of these symptoms in a person who suffered from a wasp sting, call an ambulance immediately, even if that person has never been allergic to insect bites.

How to treat

During the treatment it is necessary to check if there is any sting left in the wound. As a rule, a wasp does not leave a sting in a wound. Poison from the sac can enter the bloodstream for several hours or days, and therefore it must be removed.

The wound is treated with an antiseptic solution (alcohol, iodine, soapy solution, cologne). Apply cold. In the case of the spread of inflammation throughout the limb, analgesics, antibiotics and ointments with glucocorticoids are prescribed.

How to relieve swelling and swelling after a wasp sting. Edema and swelling at the site of the bite occur due to the neurotransmitter inflammation (histamine), which is released in response to the wasp toxin. This is a physiological reaction that passes on its own after 48-72 hours. However, you can relieve or alleviate unpleasant symptoms with the help of a cold.

Immediately attach ice wrapped in clean cotton cloth to the wound and hold for 20 minutes. After that you can apply a cold compress with baking soda or vinegar. Also, it is good to take antihistamines - suprastin, diphenhydramine, which prevent allergies and the spread of edema.

How to relieve itching and burning. The cause of itching and burning in the wound is the same. Allergic reaction and histamine release. Taking antihistamines, as well as local treatment, will help to remove unpleasant symptoms. Ointments Fenestil and containing prednisone relieve the condition. You can lubricate the wound with an acid solution - lemon juice, vinegar or attach a sheet of plantain, a slice of apple.

How to treat a wasp sting the next day. Usually, a bite is not needed the next day. After 24 hours, burning, pain subsides and swelling decreases. It is enough to lubricate several more times with phenestil or another ointment with prednisolone. But, it happens that with a wasp sting, an infection has got and inflammation begins.

Wasps are predators and feed not only on other insects, but also carrion, fish or meat waste in garbage heaps. Therefore, if the wound was not disinfected on time or the victim has weak immunity, cellulite occurs - inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. It is manifested by an increase in body temperature, a strong reddening of the wound area with the spread of redness and swelling to the sides and up.

In this case, it is necessary to take antibiotics orally or even intravenously. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed for 7-14 days. The doctor should prescribe treatment after examining the wound. Hospitalization may sometimes be required.

Emergency care for victims. Emergency care for victims of a wasp, bee or hornet sting involves immediate removal of the sting with an injection needle or a sharp razor (but not with forceps, it is possible to squeeze out toxic contents into the skin).

These places, as well as places of a mosquito and mosquito bite, should be greased with ether, alcohol or cologne, then prednisolone ointment, after which an ice bladder must be applied to them. This reduces pain, eliminates itching and prevents swelling, especially in children. It is advisable to take one of the antihistamines inside, for example diprazine or suprastin (0.025 g 2-3 times a day).

Medical care and treatment

In severe cases of intoxication and with the development of an allergic reaction, intensive treatment is carried out. With the development of anaphylactic shock, it is necessary to maintain patency of the upper respiratory tract in the victim and restore blood pressure.

A large amount of histamine is released during wasp stings, therefore antihistamines are administered: H1 and H2 blockers. The combination of two types of antihistamines is more effective than using only one. H1 blocker - diphenhydramine 1.5 mg / kg; H2 blocker - ranitidine.

Glucocorticoids (methylprednisolone 50 mg or hydrocortisone 200 mg), calcium chloride or calcium gluconate are administered intravenously.

In severe cases, GS and plasmapheresis are indicated to remove circulating components of the poison from the body. In rhabdomyolysis, alkaline solutions are administered intravenously to prevent the development of myoglobinuric nephrosis and acute renal failure. In extremely severe cases, non-stopable shock develops and death occurs.

In the case of the appearance and increase of the general manifestations of intoxication, it is shown that the victims receive assistance, as in severe poisoning by snake toxins.

An ice bladder must be attached to the bite site. It is advisable to administer 500-1000 ml of a 5% glucose solution in combination with prednisone (40-60 mg) or hydrocortisone (120 mg), and inside - antihistamines in combination with analgin.

Victims are subject to hospitalization in the intensive care unit, therapeutic or pediatric unit for any severity of an allergic reaction, even if such reactions developed earlier in history in response to insect bites.

Wasp sting: first aid

A wasp sting is actually an unpleasant thing. Even one bite causes pain and burning, redness and swelling, which usually disappears after 1-2 hours. On the face, especially if the bite was near the eyes, the swelling can last up to two days. If there were several bites, a general toxic reaction may begin.

From 0.5 to 2% of people are hypersensitive to wasp stings. A severe allergic reaction can occur even from one wasp sting: they have a fever, chills, headache, shortness of breath and asthma attacks. There may be cramping abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, severe weakness, loss of consciousness and cramps develop.

And really - this little insect can ruin our entire vacation! Therefore, it is so important to know how first aid is provided with a wasp sting.

What you need to know about a wasp sting? Wasps can bite and sting. They bite with their jaws, and the sting with which they inject their poison is located on their abdomen. Unlike bees, the wasp sting does not get stuck in the skin of a person, so the wasp can sting several times in a row. The sting of a wasp will remain in your wound only if you kill the wasp at the very moment when it stings you.

In any case, with a wasp sting, give the victim first aid:

• If a sting remains in the wound, carefully remove it with tweezers. In no case do not squeeze the sting - this will lead to an even greater spread of poison.
• Treat the bite site: either with hydrogen peroxide, or ammonia diluted with water (1: 5), or a weak, slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate or water and salt (a teaspoon per glass).
• Apply ice to the bite site. If there is no ice nearby - soak a handkerchief or towel in cold water and apply to the bite.
• A sufferer from a wasp sting should be given a plentiful drink.
• You need to take an antihistamine.

Traditional medicine

If a wasp sting occurred suddenly, and you do not have a first-aid kit for first aid, traditional medicine will help:

First aid for allergy sufferers

It is not the bite of a wasp in itself that is dangerous, but the poison that it injects under the skin of a person through a sting. This poison is very toxic, especially for allergy sufferers. If you have a predisposition to a disease such as allergies, always have antihistamines for first aid with a wasp sting in the summer: diphenhydramine, suprastin, tavegil, clarithin, etc.

How do you know if you are allergic to a wasp sting? It is easy to do this by passing an analysis for a specific immunoglobulin E. This analysis must be done by all allergy sufferers! If an allergy to wasp venom is confirmed, then in addition to antihistamines, you should always have an adrenaline ampoule and a syringe for immediate administration of the drug after a wasp sting.

In what cases, when a wasp stings, you need to urgently consult a doctor:

1. If after a wasp sting, the victim has signs of an allergic reaction: shortness of breath, swelling of the mouth or throat, difficulty speaking, profuse rash on the skin, weakness, confusion, fainting.
2. If the victim is a child or an elderly person.
3. If more than 10-20 bites are found on the body.
4. If the wasp sting is in the area of ​​the eye, in the mouth, or throat.
5. If an allergy to a wasp sting has been previously identified.
6. If there are signs of infection - fever, increasing pain, the appearance of an abscess at the site of the bite.

The consequences and treatment of wasp stings

Wasps bite often, especially in the warm season, while a wasp sting can lead to a rather serious state of discomfort, although most people recover from a wasp sting quickly and without complications.

Wasps, like bees and hornets, are equipped with such a means of self-defense as a sting. The wasp sting contains toxic poison, which is transmitted to a person by a bite. Wasps can sting several times during an attack because their stings remain intact. (A bee can only sting only once, because the sting of a bee is stuck in the skin of its victim.) However, even without a sting in the skin, wasp venom can cause pain and irritation.

Symptoms

Most people who are not allergic to wasp sting will experience only minor symptoms during and after a wasp sting. The initial sensation of a wasp sting may include sharp pain or burning at the site of the bite. Redness, slight swelling and itching - appear a little later.

You will almost immediately see the place of the wasp sting. A tiny mark in the middle of the light welt shows exactly where the sting pierced your skin. As a rule, pain and swelling from a wasp sting recedes within a few hours.

Large local reactions to insects include severe redness and swelling, which disappear within one or two days after a bite.

More often than not, large local reactions subside on their own within a week or so. Tell your doctor if you have a large local reaction to a wasp sting. The doctor will prescribe antihistamines to reduce your discomfort.

Having a large local reaction to a wasp bite once does not necessarily mean that you will respond in the same way to future bites. It is likely that such a violent reaction will occur at all once in your life. On the other hand, the place of a wasp sting will be a big problem for you each time, so try to avoid meeting with wasps in order to avoid possible problems.

Anaphylactic shock

Severe allergic reactions to wasp stings are called “anaphylaxis.” Only about three percent of the total population is allergic to wasps, bees, hornets, and other stinging insects.

Anaphylactic shock occurs when the body goes into a state of shock in response to wasp venom. Most people who are shocked by a wasp sting do so very quickly.

It is important to get immediate emergency help to treat anaphylaxis. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction to bites of bees, wasps, bumblebees include:

• severe swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• urticaria or itching in the area of ​​the body where there was no bite of a bite
• difficulty breathing, such as wheezing
• dizziness
• sudden drop in blood pressure
• loss of consciousness
• nausea or vomiting
• diarrhea
• stomach cramps
• weak or vice versa "frantic" pulse

You may experience all of these symptoms after being bitten by wasps and bees, but you are likely to experience at least some of them after a subsequent bite. Experts believe that people who received anaphylactic shock after one bite have a probability of 30 to 60 percent, that in the future they will face the same reaction, so they should know exactly what to do after a wasp sting.

Many people who have a history of anaphylaxis should always have on hand a treatment kit that should contain adrenaline injections that must be given after a wasp sting. Adrenaline relaxes muscles and blood vessels, helping your breathing return to normal.

Treatment

A mild to moderate reaction to wasp stings can be treated at home. Wash the bite area with soap and water to remove as much poison as possible. Apply a cold compress to the wounds to reduce swelling and pain. Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection.

Painkillers like ibuprofen can control the pain associated with wasp stings. Antihistamines, including regular diphenhydramine, can reduce itching. Take the medicine as directed by the manufacturer to avoid possible side effects such as stomach irritation or drowsiness.

Severe allergic reactions to wasp stings require immediate medical attention, do not expect it to "resolve itself", immediately take drugs against allergies or anaphylaxis. Treatment for severe allergic reactions to wasp stings may include:

1. epinephrine injections to calm your immune system
2. intravenous cortisone to reduce inflammation
3. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if breathing is interrupted periodically
4. oxygen, steroids or other medicines to improve breathing

Complications

In rare cases, wasp stings can contribute to complications associated with the nervous system. Patients experience muscle weakness, dilated pupils and motor aphasia after a wasp sting. Motor aphasia is a violation of speech and writing. Sometimes a wasp sting can cause thrombosis. All these serious reactions to a wasp sting, these complications are extreme and, fortunately, very unlikely.

What to do if a wasp has bitten

In the warm season, various insects are activated, including wasps. For this reason, at the end of spring and summer, as well as at the very beginning of autumn, people are often subjected to hornet bites. They are very painful and even rare, but can even cause death.

Frequent encounters with wasps occur because the smells of food, as well as ripe berries and fruits, attract these insects. As a result of this wasp in large numbers are about people. Smell-attracted insects can creep into bags, bags and dishes.

Also, a wasp can often sit on sweet fruits and berries, enjoying its flesh. If a person does not notice this striped creature in time and even crushes it a little or just scares him with a sharp movement, then the wasp, defending itself, stings, releasing its poison under the skin. In the case when the wasp was not seen on the product and it was taken in the mouth, the insect bite can be regarded as extremely dangerous.

Unlike bees, wasps do not die after being bitten, since their sting does not remain in the victim’s skin. As a result of this, one insect can inflict several bites in a row, which is why the dose of poison in the body becomes quite high.

For this reason, with a pronounced allergic reaction, a number of bitten can develop a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention, without which a person is likely to die.

How does it manifest

The first manifestation of a bite is acute pain at the site of application. After that, swelling quickly builds up. Its size depends on how strong the local reaction to insect venom will be.

In some patients, due to the penetration of poison into the body, anaphylactic shock develops, which has 4 degrees. With a mild degree of such shock, this condition cannot be called life-threatening, and the patient already feels normal within a few hours after the bite. In this case, the symptoms of the reaction of the body to a bite include:

• headache of varying intensity;
• lethargy;
• general mild weakness;
• rapid pulse.

The victim of a bite should immediately be at rest and, if possible, given an anti-allergic agent. If no deterioration is observed, then there is no need to call an ambulance.

With an average degree of damage to the above symptoms are added: Quincke's edema; drop in blood pressure; respiratory failure. In this condition, a person needs professional medical care. Without it, the risk of serious consequences for health is high and even a fatal outcome is likely.

A severe degree of damage poses a direct threat to the life of the patient, and in the absence of timely assistance, the risk of death of the victim is very high. Symptoms of this condition are:

1. the development of rapid cardiovascular failure;
2. fainting;
3. severe respiratory failure;
4. cramps.

An injured person needs urgent medical attention. Before the ambulance arrives, it should be packed. If possible, an antiallergic agent should be given to the patient, but cardiac preparations should not be offered before the doctors arrive.

The extremely severe degree of aphylactic shock is manifested by the rapid development of laryngeal edema, as well as almost instantaneous cardiac arrest. In such a situation, even with timely medical care, almost 100 percent mortality is observed. This condition occurs extremely rarely and most often after a mass attack of wasps and in the presence of a particularly strong allergic reaction to their poison.

General help rules

It is possible to self-medicate only if the bite of a wasp is single and did not fall on the area of ​​the mucosa. There is no need to look for a sting in the place of a bite, since the wasp does not leave it. After a meeting with an insect, which ended with a bite, you should provide yourself (or another victim) with the necessary assistance as soon as possible according to the following scheme:

During this time, the body will have time to cope with the received portion of the poison, and a large volume of water will contribute to the rapid elimination of toxins. An urgent appeal for medical help is required if, despite all the measures taken, the well-being of the victim remains unsatisfactory. This indicates a severe intolerance to wasp venom and allergies to it (despite taking antihistamines).

If the wasp victim is a child

Significantly more often than adults, children become victims of wasps, as their curiosity often leads to close contact with this stinging insect. At the time of the bite, the child develops a very strong, burning pain, due to which a stung baby may experience severe fright.

Immediately after the child was stung by a wasp, it must be reassured and first aid provided. You need to act as soon as possible in order to prevent the spread of poison throughout the body. When providing assistance, the following actions should be taken in the indicated order:

Swelling and itching at the site of the bite can last up to 3 days, which is considered normal. If these troubles last longer, then you should, without delay, visit a doctor.

The greatest danger for the child is represented by wasp stings in the throat, face and ears, since in these places the vessels are located close to the surface of the skin, and therefore there is a high probability of an acute allergic reaction to insect venom, which in the absence of urgent medical care can cost the baby life.

What to do with wasp stings in different parts of the body

Wasps can sting anywhere on the body, however, most often they affect the arms, neck and tongue.This happens because the insect is usually squeezed, taking some object on which it sits, eating fruit or driving, as it is believed, a fly from the neck. It is such bites that should be considered in more detail.

A bite into the tongue is particularly painful. Its main danger lies in the fact that, quickly swelling, the tongue blocks the pharynx, preventing the flow of oxygen into the lungs, causing acute asphyxiation. With such a lesion, self-medication is unacceptable, and urgent urgency is required.

If there is no way to get medical help, then the victim should immediately be given antihistamines and an ice cube for resorption (ice, although not very much, will reduce edema).

Neck bite. In danger, a wasp sting in the neck takes second place, second only to a bite in the tongue. With this damage to the body, a very rapid tissue edema also occurs, which causes the blocking of oxygen access to the lungs and death from suffocation.

Bite in arm and body. Such a bite, if it is single, is not particularly dangerous and can be fully treated at home. Having provided first aid according to the general rules, various home methods should be used to quickly eliminate the consequences of a bite. When there is no allergy to poison, then all manifestations of a bite completely disappear after 2 days.

Home Remedies

In order to reduce discomfort after an unsuccessful meeting with a wasp, you need to know simple home methods to improve the condition of the victim.

To quickly relieve itching and pain, you can use fresh mint leaves. For treatment, you need to take 2-3 leaflets, grind them to a state of gruel (in extreme cases, you can chew) and attach to the sore spot for 10-15 minutes. During this time, the plant's juice will have time to penetrate as deep as possible into the skin and the tissues located below and eliminate unpleasant sensations. Re-application of peppermint is usually not required.

Tea tree essential oil is an excellent assistant in the treatment of wasp stings. It is enough just to lubricate the place of the bite with them, and the pain will begin to subside almost instantly. In addition, edema will also decrease.

If necessary, oil can be used once every 2 hours. This natural medicine not only relieves pain and swelling, but also produces a pronounced disinfectant effect, because of which it can be applied instead of an alcohol antiseptic.

To relieve itching, which is very severe in a number of victims, a soda solution can be used. In order to prepare the medicinal composition, you should take 1 tablespoon of baking soda and dissolve in 1 glass of water. After that, a bandage is moistened in the resulting preparation and applied to the affected area for 30 minutes.

If you use a piece of sugar immediately after the bite, this will quickly remove the wasp venom. In order to draw the maximum amount of insect venom from the wound, you should take a piece of sugar and, having slightly moistened it with water, apply directly to the wound left by the sting. Keep sugar for at least 25 minutes. During this time, he will draw out poison, due to which it will be possible to avoid a very strong edema.

A bandage with vodka will prevent infection of the bite and reduce swelling. It is enough just to bandage the sore spot with a sterile bandage, richly soaked with a drink. When the bite site is very painful and hot, tomato pulp can be used to solve this problem. A small vegetable is simply cut in half, and a slice is cut from a large tomato.

Part of the tomato is applied to the sore spot and fixed with a bandage. Leave this natural medicine for 30-40 minutes. After removing the tomato, the sore spot is examined and, if severe pain is still felt, lay a new portion of the tomato.

When there are aspirin tablets in a home medicine cabinet, getting rid of the effects of a bite is not very difficult. If after receiving a bite 10 minutes have not passed, you need to crush 1 tablet to a powder and add a little water.

The result should be a dense paste. It is applied to a sore spot and left to act for 1 hour. During this time, the drug will completely relieve pain and neutralizes the effect of the poison as much as possible.

What is strictly forbidden to do

Often, victims of wasps make mistakes that cause serious bite complications, which are quite difficult to deal with. Very many people confuse a wasp sting with a bee sting and begin to actively search for a sting, revealing a wound and introducing an infection into it. In no case should we forget that only a bee leaves a sting. In addition, the following actions are strictly prohibited in relation to a wasp sting:

All of the above will only worsen the condition of the patient.

How to prevent

Wasps almost never attack first and bite just for protection. As aggression, wasps regard not only a direct attack on them, but also sudden movements, so you should be careful when driving away an annoying insect. In order to minimize the risk of a wasp sting, you should:

Since it is still impossible to completely protect yourself from wasp stings, you should always have antiallergic drugs and an antiseptic on hand. Wasps are found not only outside the city, but also in a megalopolis, and therefore in the warm season we should not forget about these medicines when leaving home.

Bee sting, wasp: first aid to an adult and a child

Of course, insect bites are worth trying to prevent. On the windows, it is desirable to have small mosquito nets, in the shops there are now a lot of repellents (including for children).

Some essential oils also cope well with repelling insects, in addition, they are safe for children, although it is still worth checking for allergies. In particular, mosquitoes and midges do not like the smell of lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus and cloves. Knowledgeable parents add these oils to vials from fumigators.

First of all, it is worth saying that an allergic reaction is much more dangerous than the bites themselves. Most often, allergies are caused by bites of hornets, bees and wasps - as a result, a tumor may appear at the site of the bite, swelling of the larynx and bronchi, coughing, shortness of breath, and fever.

If you are bitten by an insect or attacked by a swarm of bees or wasps, severe allergies can occur (Quincke's edema or anaphylactic shock). In these conditions, it is urgent to call an ambulance, and before the doctor arrives, take an antihistamine.

What help should be provided with insect bites? If a bee has bitten, it is necessary to remove the sting from the wound, while trying not to break it. Then - wash the bite with soap. After that, you will need a solution of water and baking soda, which should be applied to the wound.

To relieve itching and pain relief, it is recommended to apply ice or cold compresses. In case of an increase in swelling, it is necessary to take an antihistamine. If the temperature rises, it is necessary to take an antipyretic medicine and drink plenty of fluids.

Today there is a large selection of ointments, creams and gels from insect bites. The main thing when using such drugs is to pay attention to age-related indications. If a bee or wasp has bitten a baby, then you need to make sure that during treatment the drugs do not get into the baby's mouth.

Folk remedies

Old proven remedies for insect bites - brilliant green, vodka, boric alcohol, calendula tincture. Vinegar or refined sugar will help to get the poison out of the wound.

Another remedy from the "natural pharmacy" - garlic juice - it quickly relieves pain and prevents the tumor from developing. After a bee sting, dandelion juice and grated young potatoes help well.