how to quickly reduce the swelling around a wasp sting?

Question

thanks

Answer 1

mudpack

Answer 2

Be sure that the stinger wasn't left behind... so scrape the sting site with a credit card.. do not use tweezers as this can essentially inject more of the fluid from the stinger into the site. Then wash the site as best as you can with a mild soap and cool water. Apply ice to reduce the swelling. Leave the ice on for 10-15 minutes at a time.

Answer 3

Make a paste from baking soda and water, apply it, and let it dry. Keep it on for about 30 minutes, then wash it off. Apply ice for 15 minutes at a time. Take ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling, benadryl for itching or burning.

If, however, you experience trouble breathing, tightening of the chest or throat, long red streaks from the sting, dizzyness, or nausea/vomitting, go to the ER right away. These are signs that you are very allergic to wasps.

Answer 4

get an allergy or cold pill (antihistamine), break it up/crush it, make into a paste with a drop or two of water, then rub into the stung area.
Also, take one allergy pill internally to reduce the histamine production.

Answer 5

I know it sounds gross but pee on it. It will take the stinging away and reduce the swelling. It really works.

Answer 6

rubbing alcohol. the faster put on the better it works , like in about 30 minutes if you can. leave on for 30 seconds or so.

Answer 7

Ammonia. It works like a charm.

Answer 8

if your at a house make oatmeal and put some on it and it works GREAT. Other then that warm rag will speed up the puffy spot

Answer 9

Soak vinegar on it.