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2019-08-18 15:36:53
My brother is stung by a honey bee beofre 2 days and there is severe swelling around his eye. Please suggest me treatment or medicine to over come this .There is no reduction in swelling on its own since he was stung .
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Application of ice/cold compresses reduce pain and you can use calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream which helps in relieving the redness, swelling and itching. If the swelling or itching persists, then oral antihistamines will help.. Avoid scratch.. You can use pain killer to relieve pain

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