How to reduce the swelling and itching of a wasp sting

After the hornet stings should be promptly pulled out the stinger, wash the local area with acidic solution, with anti-inflammatory and anti-itch medication to reduce swelling and itching. A small number of species of hornet stings will remain on the skin, you can use tweezers to pull out the stinger or use tape to stick out the stinger. If you can’t remove the stinger by yourself, you need to go to a professional organization to have it removed in time. Wasp venom is mostly alkaline, and wasp stings can be neutralized immediately by repeated rinsing with vinegar, vitamin C effervescent solution and other common items, as well as by applying wet compresses to the local area. After treatment, itchiness can still be relieved by applying localized medications such as glycerite lotion and Dinaid cream. Intense itching or localized swelling can be oral antihistamines such as loratadine tablets, ebastine tablets, etc., itching is not relieved should be immediately consulted. Patients are advised to go to the hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment method under the guidance of the doctor.