Emergency Physician Questions Bee Stings

What should I do for son's bee sting?

My son was playing outside and the next thing I know, he gets stung by a bee on his arm. What should I do for my bee sting?

3 Answers

Give him some Benadryl, a dose of Zyrtec, put ice on the sting, and wash and keep it clean. Get a magnifying glass and see if there is a stinger still in the skin. If so, it should be removed.
Ice, hydrocortisone cream, Benadryl. Go to ER if difficulty breathing or swallowing.
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Ice, Benadryl by mouth and maybe some Tylenol