Any insect sting basically you do the same:
Short of breath or rapid face/neck swelling - 911 or ER and if you have an epi-pen or Benadryl (50-100mg) use them both.
A few hours later it is really red. Benadryl and wait 24 hours.
Redder next 24-48 hrs - Consider doctor evaluation to see if you need steroids or antibiotics. Doctors argue among themselves whether these wounds ever "really" get infected, but in my humble opinion, we don't really know. Personally, I tend to use a high dose of antibiotic EARLY but not for many days, thinking that in a patient with a decent immune system, the germs don't all need killed (the immune system will do that) but they need slowed down so your immune system can "get to the gun safe and load up."
Nothing topical impresses me much, though some folks swear by baking soda, steroid or Benadryl cream, but no good studies I've seen show benefit, and I usually don't bother with topicals.
Remove any stinger or whatever (tip out any stinger with a bladder of venom attacked).
Africanized bees are just meaner and more likely to CHASE you farther from their hive, so are more dangerous. Too many stings can kill even a non-allergic.
Typically the TYPE (breathing, rash, fast, slow) of reaction is the same in the future, so with no shortness of breath, you shouldn't have to worry about a breathing problem with a future sting.
BUT.... There are always exceptions, and no rule says you can't have a different reaction next time to the same bee, or a different species.
If a generalized rash, fever, or breakdown of the skin at the site occurs, you need medical attention - some systemic illnesses can begin with bites, and be dangerous.
Hope that Helps.
Disclaimer
- "Always check with your own personal physician and pharmacist, as your particular medical situation may render general advice not applicable, or even dangerous, in your particular situation."
Ah that sorry ***....that sucks!
