How long after a hornet sting is safe

Patients who have been stung by hornets are generally considered safer if there are no obvious signs of discomfort after 72 hours of treatment. The toxicity of hornet venom is more intense and local swelling and pain is evident after the sting, and the patient may have systemic symptoms, and the wound usually does not leave a stinger. If a patient is stung by a group of peaks, the symptoms are generally more severe, in addition to skin redness and swelling, there may be dizziness, nausea and vomiting, facial edema, breathing difficulties, irritability, coma, shock or even death. If the patient is allergic to bee venom, even a single bee sting may trigger a severe systemic reaction. Patients are advised to take appropriate first aid measures and seek medical attention in a timely manner. Those with allergies need to use antihistamines; those with respiratory distress need to maintain unobstructed breathing and oxygen; those in shock should be treated with active anti-shock therapy, and most can recover quickly and safely. In addition, the patient should also pay attention to the local treatment of the wound after being stung by the hornet, available weak acid solution rinse or vinegar gauze compress, the symptoms must be serious to seek medical attention.