We experience stings especially in the summer. It’s common to see bees outdoors during warm weather, so be on your guard – especially since bees can’t always be avoided. So what do we do when we experience it? Knowledge is very important, especially in the case of people allergic to their venom.
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What to do after a bee sting? Observation is very important
Bee venom is made up of enzymes and peptides that cause an inflammatory reaction under the skin. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and redness. If you are stung, first remove the stinger from under your skin as soon as possible. Lever them with a flat object, e.g. an ATM. Do not pull it out with your fingers or tweezers, as larger amounts of venom may be released by squeezing under the skin. How else can you help yourself?
- Apply a compress of onion, vinegar, soda or lemon juice;
- wash the stung place with soap and water;
- apply an antiseptic cream or an antihistamine from a pharmacy (over the counter).
After the sting, you should stay under observation for about 30 minutes to check for an allergic reaction. People who know they have a bee venom allergy should always carry an adrenaline pre-filled syringe, which is available on prescription. How to help a person with severe allergies after a bee sting?
- Administer the adrenaline drug intramuscularly, preferably on the side of the thigh, and call an ambulance.
- If there is no improvement within 10 minutes, adrenaline should be given again.
- If breathing has stopped, continue CPR until emergency services arrive.
Regardless of whether the allergic person does not develop symptoms or adrenaline kicks in, call an ambulance anyway. The undesirable effects of a sting may appear up to 24 hours after the event.
What dose of venom is lethal? If you are allergic, even one sting can have dire consequences
Some time ago, @pszczelarz_z_wachocka posted a video explaining what happens after a bee stings. The author of the recording indicated that during a sting, about 50-140 micrograms of venom are introduced into the body. The lethal dose is about 3 milligrams of venom per 1 kilogram of body. This means that you can die from 1,000 to 5,000 stings, although some sources say 500 is enough. However, it should be remembered that if we are allergic to bee venom, even one sting can end tragically.
Many netizens commented on the video. Some shared their own bee sting experiences.
The funniest thing about being allergic to bee venom is that you often don’t know until they sting you.
3 months ago I was stung by a wasp, and to this day I still itch and have a lump.
My friend is also allergic, so he always has an injection of adrenaline with him.
Source: Gazeta
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