Thanks for sending this. Becky
-------------------------------------------------- From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:24 PM To: <[email protected]>; "JanetsKitchen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "OurKitchenTable2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "blindhandygirl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [RecipesAndMore] If you have been stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket > > If you have been stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket, follow > these instructions closely: > > list of 5 items > . Bees leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac. Do not try to pull > it > out as this may release more venom; instead gently scrape it out with a > blunt-edged > object, such as a credit card or dull knife. > . Wash the area carefully with soap and water. This should be continued > several times a day until the skin is healed. > . Apply a cold or ice pack, wrapped in cloth for a few minutes. > . Apply a paste of baking soda and water and leave it on for 15 to 20 > minutes. > > . Take acetaminophen for pain. > > Other remedies for pain and itching may include: > list of 1 items > . dabbing on a tiny amount of household ammonia. > Over-the-counter products which contain ammonia are also available for > insect stings. > . taking an over-the-counter antihistamine, if approved by your physician. > Be sure to follow dosage instructions for children. > > When to seek medical attention: > Seek immediate medical attention if you are stung in the mouth or nose as > swelling may block airways. Also seek emergency care if any of the > following > symptoms > are present, as these could indicate an allergic reaction: > > . large areas of swelling > . abnormal breathing > . tightness in throat or chest > . dizziness > . hives > . fainting > . nausea or vomiting > . persistent pain or swelling > This page was last updated on: January 25, 2008. > For patient inquiries, call 1-800-492-5538 > © 2008 University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). All rights reserved. > UMMC is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S. > Greene > Street, > Baltimore, MD 21201. 1.800.492.5538 TDD: 1.800.735.2258 > Physician Referral: 1.800.373.4111 > > Delma > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
