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Suggest Treatment For Yellow Jacket Sting

My husband was stung by several yellow jackets today he is experiencing swelling around his eye and side of his face. he also took benedral and says he has tightness in his arms, I have tryed to get him to go to the hospital but he refuses what should I expect or what can I do?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that due to yellow jacket sting there has been allergic reaction to the toxic venom injected by the stinger..
You should continue giving him Benadryl or Allegra..
You can also take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Do cool compresses over the bite areas..
You can also apply a steroid ointment over it..
Avoid scratching the areas if they itch to prevent infection..
In case if there are symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness, choking etc consult an Emergency room immediately..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Yellow Jacket Sting

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that due to yellow jacket sting there has been allergic reaction to the toxic venom injected by the stinger.. You should continue giving him Benadryl or Allegra.. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Do cool compresses over the bite areas.. You can also apply a steroid ointment over it.. Avoid scratching the areas if they itch to prevent infection.. In case if there are symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness, choking etc consult an Emergency room immediately.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..