What Are the Treatments for a Bee Sting Allergy?
For most wasp or bee stings, minimal treatment such as a cold compress or ice pack, is sufficient. If you have multiple stings or a severe allergic reaction, you need medical help at once. For pain, take aspirin or acetaminophen. For strong reactions, try diphenhydramine or another nonprescription antihistamine. For children, use cough medicine containing antihistamine or children’s diphenhydramine. For anaphylactic shock, the usual treatment is the bronchodilator epinephrine. You may give yourself an injection from a bee-sting kit; but after the injection, see a doctor promptly for further treatment.
