What to do with multiple mosquito bites. Mosquito bites - how and what to treat. Mosquito bite symptoms

Itchy bloodsuckers are mosquitoes.

A mosquito bite is familiar to everyone. In the warm season, almost all people dream of how to get rid of mosquito bites that cause severe itching and local redness. Let's see how to help and reduce itching after a mosquito bite.

Mosquito bite

Despite the squeak emitted by the insect during flight, most often the very moment of the bite goes unnoticed. Only after a few minutes, a mosquito bite manifests itself as follows:

itching at the site of injury;
swelling at the site of injury;
redness at the site of the bite.

Outwardly, the bite looks like a small red blister with the most intense color in the center. There is no poison in mosquito saliva, and it is impossible to get poisoned.

It is because of this that many often wonder why mosquito bites itch. Insect saliva contains anticoagulants that prevent blood clotting and cause a local allergic reaction. A mosquito bite is diagnosed visually.

Possible Complications

Complications of mosquito bites are of 2 types. The first is the manifestation of an allergy to mosquito bites in children. Allergy symptoms are:

increased body temperature;
headache;
severe nausea;
general malaise;
runny nose;
cough;
rash;
significant swelling in the bite area.

Allergic reaction to a mosquito bite

In order to get rid of such consequences, it is enough to take an antihistamine.

Adults, as a rule, do not require treatment in the absence of an allergy to mosquitoes, and with very severe itching, it is enough just to lubricate the affected area with alcohol. It is only important to remember that no matter how itchy bites are, you can’t comb them, as this will only worsen the situation.

First aid for mosquito bites is necessary for children. Their body is hard to tolerate insect damage and responds to it with a violent reaction. The procedure for a mosquito bite in a child is as follows:

Action	Description
	Wash the bite site with baby or laundry soap.
	Apply an ice pack or a cloth soaked in cold water to relieve swelling from a mosquito bite.
	Relieve itching from mosquito bites using a sunburn remedy or a thick paste made from baking soda diluted with a little water.
	Be sure to take an allergy pill: Suprastin, Tavegil.
	Apply cream or ointment against insect bites to the affected area. The most popular drug is Fenistil gel. Well helps creams Gistan, Cynovit, ointments Prednisolone, Gioksizon.
	In case of fever, take antipyretics such as paracetamol. or Nurofen in syrup.

What not to do with a mosquito bite

In order not to leave traces of mosquito bites, you need to know exactly what not to do when providing assistance after a bite.

First of all, the bite should not be scratched.
It is also harmful to crush the bite or puncture a small vial of fluid, which sometimes, though rarely, appears and looks like the top of a bite.
If a mosquito has bitten in the eye, do not use alcohol formulations to cauterize the affected area.

When urgent medical attention is needed

Quincke's edema in a child

It is necessary to go to the hospital after bites with the following phenomena left in the victim from mosquitoes:

signs;
acute allergic reaction - or;
general severe malaise;
multiple bites in young children (for children under one year old, they can be a serious danger);
risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes;
discharge of pus from the wound after a bite.

In all such cases, you should, without delay, consult a doctor and undergo competent treatment. Especially often mosquito bites require medical therapy in children.

Prevention of mosquito bites

The best defense against mosquito bites for children and adults is prevention. Even dangerous mosquitoes cannot overcome simple protective measures.

Effective outdoor mosquito protection:

Wearing clothes with tight fitting cuffs.
Use of repellents in the form of an ointment, cream, gel or spray.
Installation of a mosquito net on a pram and on windows in the house.
Refusal to walk in wet places during the hours of maximum activity of insects.
Hand hygiene in children. Children's nails should be cut short and kept clean. Mosquito bites in children cause particularly severe itching, which leads to scratching of the affected area and infection.

Long sleeves and repellents are your main defense against mosquito bites and other midges.

Follow-up treatment

To get rid of itching and redness after mosquito bites, you can use a remedy purchased at a pharmacy or prepared at home. Both treatments are effective, and the choice is left only to the victim or the person treating him. Properly performed therapy is a high-quality protection of bite sites from scratching and, for this reason, scars and scars after infection.

Medications

Medical treatment is especially important in case of local allergy to mosquito bites. Use for this you need an ointment, gel, balm or alcohol preparation with menthol or mint. The most common treatments for mosquito bites are:

Fenistil-gel relieves local allergies and cools the skin, as a result of which the bite begins to itch less;
Tsindol - dries and relieves inflammation if mosquito bites are already combed;
ointment Rescuer - relieves discomfort and accelerates healing in case of scratching;
balm Vitaon for the skin - the product has numerous medicinal properties, including mosquitoes.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies for mosquitoes have proven to be fast-acting. As a rule, anyone can find the necessary products at home, or make a similar mosquito repellent with their own hands. Folk remedies for mosquitoes can only be used if there is no acute allergy to mosquito bites or to the products listed below.

It is practically impossible for anyone to endure the attacks of winged bloodsuckers, which is why, being in nature, you need to use repellents. In order not to treat the effects of mosquito bites, it is very important to get used to not scratching the sore spot, even if it is very itchy. To relieve this symptom, it is better to use special means after mosquito bites. And if you are planning a trip to places where the climate is high humidity, first collect information about the epidemiological situation in this region and possible preventive vaccinations.

Insect bites are not as harmless as they might seem: in some people, they can cause an allergic reaction, sometimes quite strong. Most often, insect allergy occurs on the bites of stinging hymenoptera - bees, wasps, bumblebees, hornets, ants, this is the most dangerous order of insects for humans.

Even healthy people do not immediately come to their senses after being stung by a bee or wasp. The stung place turns red, swells, hurts, an itchy papule forms on the skin, which normally quickly disappears. But if the stung is allergic, then the reaction of the body is more serious.

Also at risk are small children who are allergic to bee and mosquito stings - not uncommon. In a child bitten by mosquitoes, the bites swell, redden and itch a lot. There are also adults (from 16 to 35 years old) who suffer from hypersensitivity of their body to mosquito saliva.

Insect allergy symptoms:

painful red blister that increases within two days;
urticaria, rash with blisters, abscesses;
extensive swelling in the bite area;
fever, fever;
headache, nausea, vomiting;
rhinitis, bronchospasm, angioedema, anaphylactic shock.

Insect allergy is dangerous because an attack can happen unexpectedly, at the wrong time and away from the city and hospitals. Everything can develop rapidly, therefore, getting out into nature or to a park, leaving the city, one must be ready to provide first aid to a loved one, without waiting for doctors.

First aid for an allergy to an insect bite:

If you are bitten by a bee or wasp, immediately remove the sting, the sooner the better (ideally, in the first 30 seconds after the bite). It is not necessary to squeeze the wound, as this can provoke an additional entry of poison into the body.
Apply a cold compress or ice to the bite site. Place the victim in the shade, provide him with access to fresh air, avoid overheating and excessive physical exertion.
Wet the bite or sting mark with a soda solution - a teaspoon in 1/2 cup of water.
To reduce swelling, raise the affected limb above the level of the heart.
If the bite site turns red, blisters appear, treat the wound with an antiallergic gel or cream. If the wound is covered with crusts, the bite is combed - lubricate with antipruritic ointment or balm containing diphenhydramine. It will quickly relieve itching, redness and accelerate the healing of the skin.
Be sure to give the victim an antihistamine. For children and pregnant women, the choice of medicines is very limited, and consultation with a doctor is required here.

But if the victim has severe dizziness, it is difficult for him to breathe, severe swelling develops, then delay can cost a person his life. The situation can be very dangerous if a bee stings in the neck or head. In this case, you need to get to the nearest hospital or institution as soon as possible, where there will definitely be a doctor or paramedic (for example, a children's summer camp, a sports base) with the necessary emergency medicines. With the development of Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock, immediate therapy is required, first of all, an adrenaline injection is given.

If the allergic reaction is not pronounced, local, then in addition to all of the above, you can try folk remedies that relieve itching and irritation well:

A gruel of crushed onions, garlic and parsley juice is applied to the site of a bee or wasp sting.
Compresses with a decoction of elderberry fruits and roots - help with spider bites (fortunately, poisonous spiders are not found in our latitudes, but there may be an allergic reaction to insect saliva).
Plantain or potato gruel is a universal remedy for the bites of various insects.
Oil tincture of raspberry flowers in olive oil in a ratio of one to one is an effective remedy for the bites of bees, wasps, mosquitoes. A cotton pad or gauze soaked in tincture is applied to the bite site.

Often, a mosquito attack for a child is accompanied by an unpleasant irritating itching, pain and swelling. These are common signs and parents know how to deal with them.

Some children tolerate them very easily, but for others they have very serious health consequences.

With regard to whether there can be an allergy to the lesions of such creatures, medical practice has shown that yes. In such circumstances, every responsible parent should be aware not only of the danger, but also of how to treat mosquito bites in children.

What it is?

In medical practice, a mosquito bite that leads to the development of an allergic reaction is called kulicidosis. Around the place where the insect has stung, swelling and redness appear, the color of the epithelium changes, and a rash occurs.

Mosquito allergy manifests itself in different ways. There are several stages of the pathological process. There are two types of reactions:

Organic local reaction. At the site of the bite, there is redness up to 5 cm in diameter, swelling of the soft tissues. These signs are accompanied by burning and itching; if you bring an infection, then the affected area suppurates, nausea, weakness appear, the temperature rises;
A pronounced local reaction is characterized by redness over 5 cm in diameter, tissue edema. Hyperemia and swelling can increase several days after the incident, persist up to a week and a half. Additional symptoms: weakness, nausea, loss of appetite.

The main reason for an allergic reaction lies in the fact that the immune system does not produce antibodies that resist insect poison and saliva.

For information, babies under 3 years of age react most acutely to insect bites, due to an inferior immune system.

There are several reasons for the development of allergies:

hereditary predisposition. If there is a family history of allergies to pests, then the information in the genetic code can be transmitted to the baby.
Failure in the activity of the immune system. It is impossible to predict the reaction. Allergies develop even in those children who do not have a tendency to such manifestations.
The special sensitivity of the child's body to bites. In this case, the reaction is aggravated by preconditions - sleep disturbance, malnutrition, general fatigue, etc.

The danger of bites lies not only in the development of allergies, but also in diseases that are transmitted by insects: mosquitoes are potential sources of yellow fever, flies are dysentery and typhoid, etc.

What does a mosquito bite look like: symptoms and photos

A normal skin reaction to a mosquito bite is a single wound on a body area, accompanied by a slight rounded redness. Sometimes in the center you can see a small hole - a trace from the sting of a bloodsucker. Often a blister appears in the middle of the redness, resembling a nettle burn. Itching is observed only at the site of the bite. If you do not comb the wound, all these manifestations disappear on their own within one or two days.

First aid

Knowing what to do after a mosquito bite can help prevent swelling. To avoid such undesirable consequences, you need to carry out several procedures:

We wash the place of "defeat" with cold soapy water.
We make an ice compress for a quarter of an hour. To do this, simply take the ice, wrap it in gauze and apply it to the bite site. Such manipulations will help remove dirt from the skin and prevent the development of the inflammatory process.
The next step is antiseptic treatment. As it, you can use plant juices, antiseptics, prepared according to a folk recipe (we will talk about them later).

These events are held twice a day. If a mosquito has bitten a child, then you need to explain to him that scratching the wound is highly undesirable, since this can lead to infection and long treatment.

Treatment

Therapy of mosquito bites at home is symptomatic. If the reaction of the body is moderate, a small bump of reddened skin does not require treatment. However, children are often allergic to the bite, so a course of therapy will be required. In order not to harm the child, the drugs should be used according to the age dosage. When treating folk remedies, it is also worth remembering that some recipes are designed for adults, and their use can cause an allergic reaction in an infant.

with numerous bites, give syrup (tablets) for allergies;
apply a gel, balm or ointment to the skin, any mosquito bite remedy for children to relieve itching and redness;
let the deca drink more: it is important to remove toxins from the body. Suitable boiled water, mineral water without gas. Be careful with herbal decoctions: some increase allergic reactions;
Dress your child in light clothing made from natural fabrics with long sleeves. Synthetic things are not suitable: irritation, signs of allergies are often aggravated by contact with a material that does not allow air to pass through;
explain to older children that it is impossible to comb the bites, otherwise the infection will get into the wounds;
after applying a healing gel or ointment, monitor how the body reacts. If after a few hours the size of the red spots does not decrease, the symptoms increase, urgently take the child to the hospital;
if there was no gel or balm against mosquito bites at home, use folk remedies, then be sure to go to the pharmacy for medicine;
with pronounced signs of allergy, call an ambulance, especially in the case of young children.

With the development of angioedema, incomprehensible, suspicious spots all over the body, severe shortness of breath, you should immediately call an ambulance. Before the arrival of the medical team, it is important to provide first aid to the injured baby. Recommendations on how to deal with severe allergies in children are given above.

Medicines

Insect bites should be treated in two directions: relieve general symptoms with oral antihistamines and act directly on the affected area. Antiallergic drugs are given for several days until the condition of a small patient improves. Children up to a year are prescribed Fenistil, Zodak, Zirtek, Suprastin. Do not give medicines for adults, so as not to aggravate the condition.

Lubricate the bite sites should also be regularly until complete recovery and removal of edema. For local exposure, the following means are used:

Fenistil gel - relieves itching, reduces hyperemia. The preparation contains anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory components.
Psilo balm is a topical antihistamine with anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties.
Spray-balm Mosquitol - for a quick effect.
Balm Rescuer - anesthetizes, reduces swelling and itching.
Sudocrem is a zinc-based product. Relieves irritation, relieves blisters in a short time.

In case of serious inflammatory processes, accompanied by significant edema, agents based on glucocorticoids are indicated. Such drugs quickly penetrate the superficial stratum corneum into the epidermis and suppress inflammation. You can use them no more than 1 time per day, if the doctor has not prescribed an individual dosage:

Advantan cream 1%. The drug can be smeared from 6 months.
Hydrocorizone ointment - used from 2 years.

Folk remedies

The most common skin reactions to mosquito bites are itching, redness, and swelling. Therefore, most folk methods are aimed at eliminating precisely these symptoms. The first thing to do after a mosquito bite is to rinse and disinfect the wound. For infants, ordinary boiled water at room temperature is used, for older children - water with a small amount of soap. If there are many bites, you can make a local bath with the addition of 1-2 pinches of sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons of mint tincture, or the same amount of apple cider vinegar.

To alleviate suffering and reduce itching, folk healers recommend the following remedies:

Baking soda solution or slurry. For the solution, 1 teaspoon of soda is taken in half a glass of cold water. For gruel - the same amount of powder, mixed with a few drops of water to a pasty state. The solution is used to make lotions or wipe bites. The slurry is applied to the wounds in a thin layer, and after drying, it is washed off with damp gauze or simply washed off with water. Given that the external use of soda is safe, this method is suitable for children of any age.
Toothpaste . A small amount of mint, menthol or eucalyptus toothpaste is applied with a cotton swab to the bite site. After drying, the paste can be removed with a piece of cotton wool moistened with water at room temperature, and then repeat the steps.
Apple vinegar . The tool should be used only in cases where the wounds are not combed! A small ball of cotton wool is moistened with a drop of vinegar, after which it is applied to the bite site and, if necessary, fixed to the skin with a piece of adhesive tape. After 15-20 minutes, the procedure can be repeated.
Plants: plantain, mint, aloe vera, parsley. The leaves need to be kneaded with your hands, then smear the mosquito bites with the released juice.
Kefir or curdled milk. The wound treated with these products itches much less. Lubrication of the bite site with a dairy product can be repeated many times, until the condition is relieved or the itching and redness completely disappear.
Ice. A piece of ice wrapped in several layers of clean, dry cloth reduces the development of edema and relieves pain. The minimum time for applying cold to the affected area is 10 minutes, the maximum is 1 hour. In case of extensive skin lesions, ice should be kept for 10 minutes at intervals of 10-15 minutes. Thus, the inflamed area will not be supercooled more than required.
Essential oils (lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, chamomile, basil and others). As a first aid, only tea tree oil can be applied undiluted to the bite site, in the amount of 1-2 drops. Other oils must be diluted according to the instructions before use on the skin! Repeat the action every hour or as needed. For severe inflammation, a paste consisting of 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 drop of lavender oil is recommended. These ingredients should be mixed in a small container and diluted with a small amount of distilled water to a paste-like consistency. The resulting remedy is applied to the bite site with a cotton pad until the discomfort decreases. Scented oils can be used on children from birth, however, before proceeding with the treatment of the wound, make sure that the child is not allergic to this product. Using a cotton swab, apply a microdose of oil to an undamaged area of \u200b\u200bthe skin and follow the baby's reaction for 10-15 minutes. If there are no changes in the condition of the skin and the general well-being of the child, you can safely use the oil to apply to the bite site.

How to choose the right tool

When choosing a method to reduce the manifestation of unpleasant consequences after a mosquito bite for a child, one should be careful and careful. The ideal option is the use of medications and folk remedies as prescribed by a doctor. If it is not possible to seek advice from a doctor, or you do not consider it necessary, carefully read the instructions from the manufacturers of pharmaceutical products.

According to Dr. Komarovsky about mosquito bites in children, when observing symptoms of growing allergies, the following steps should be taken:

immediately apply a piece of ice to the site of swelling for 15 minutes, which will help remove itching and slightly relieve swelling;
to eliminate the manifestations, a special anti-allergic ointment, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, follows;
use oral tablets with anti-allergic effect;
if the above manipulations do not bring much effect, then it is necessary to make an intramuscular injection of a hormonal drug such as Dexamethasone.

These measures are useful for various insect attacks, especially if allergy symptoms are manifested by bites in the face, head:

Prevention

It is much easier to prevent the appearance of itching and swelling due to the "attack" of bloodsuckers than to deal with their consequences. Experts identify several options for avoiding mosquito bites:

By knowing how to treat mosquito bites in children and adults, you can avoid the unpleasant consequences of this mosquito "attack".

The site provides reference information for informational purposes only. Diagnosis and treatment of diseases should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist. All drugs have contraindications. Expert advice is required!

Mosquito and mosquito bites: why are mosquitoes and mosquitoes dangerous?
Precautions and first aid for mosquito and mosquito bites
bites both mosquitoes and mosquitoes can lead to infection with certain infectious pathologies or cause the development of a severe allergic reaction. If a mosquito has bitten a person, in no case should you comb the bite site. It is best to take some alcohol or cold water and moisten the affected area with it or it, which will make it possible to significantly reduce the itching. In the case of numerous bites or the development of an allergy, it is necessary to immediately take one of the antihistamine pharmaceuticals such as Diphenhydramine or Suprastin and immediately call an ambulance.

Considering all the insects that exist today, which tend to suck human blood, one can immediately notice that the most common of them are mosquitoes and mosquitoes. The most dangerous is considered to be mosquito bites, which are capable of carrying such serious pathologies as Japanese encephalitis, malaria, tularemia, yellow fever , helminthiases and so on. A distinctive feature of such mosquitoes is their special landing on the skin. Normal mosquitoes tend to sit with their abdomen parallel to the skin, but malarial mosquitoes always raise their abdomen up. In addition, malarial mosquitoes are characterized by larger sizes. Other distinguishing features include dark spots on the wings and longer legs.

Numerous bites of ordinary mosquitoes are especially dangerous for humans, especially if they have excessive sensitivity to the bites of these insects. When bitten by these insects, swelling or small bubbles appear at the site of the lesion, after which a burning sensation, itching and slight redness make themselves felt. With excessive sensitivity of the body to these bites, it is quite possible to develop an allergic reaction such as a red rash, which is observed on the surface of the entire human body.

First aid for mosquito bites

1. In the very first place, everything possible and impossible should be done so as not to scratch the bite, despite the fact that it itches very much.

2. If mosquitoes have bitten a child, he should also be explained that scratching the affected areas is not worth it, as this will cause even more severe itching, and there will also be a longer healing process.

3. To get rid of itching, it is necessary to moisten a gauze bandage with vodka, ammonia or a solution of baking soda and apply it to the bite site. A solution of baking soda is prepared from the proportion of half a teaspoon of soda to one glass of water.

4. For multiple bites, especially if there is a predisposition to allergies, one of the antihistamine pharmaceuticals such as suprastin,

Every child loves the summer season, because on hot days you can go with your parents to nature, a summer house, take a walk along the alleys of the park with sweet ice cream or cotton wool. However, summer is loved not only by kids, but also by stinging and biting insects, which pose a serious threat to children.

In the forest, “bloodthirsty” mosquitoes and midges are waiting for the baby, in the clearing there are businesslike bees and bumblebees, and in the city - a wasp that loves sweet foods. By the way, a small child suffers a wasp sting much harder than a bee attack.

In any case, it is extremely important to know what to do if the child is bitten by mosquitoes, midges, bees and other insects.

Competent first aid, provided on time, will alleviate pain and prevent the development of allergies.

Mosquitoes and midges are the most common insects in central Russia that suck human blood. In the summer, they deliver a lot of inconvenience to children and adults.

The common feature of these "enemies of man" is as follows: before starting the "meal", they try to introduce saliva through the proboscis into the skin, which contains anticoagulants - compounds that prevent blood clotting.

However, in our country, a mosquito bite rarely causes any illness, much more often the site of a mosquito “attack” itches so badly that a child is able to infect.

Signs of an insect bite are a reddened small area of skin, slight swelling and severe itching. Usually, after a couple of days, these symptoms disappear, and the skin takes on its former appearance.

An allergy to a mosquito bite and other blood-sucking insects rarely develops and is not as strong as to an injection of stinging insects - bees and wasps. The signs of an emerging allergy in children are as follows:

swelling of the skin at the site of the bite;
elevated temperature;
headache;
severe itching;
vomit.

Very rarely, hypersensitivity to blood-sucking insect bites can lead to allergies such as hives, bronchospasm, or anaphylactic shock.

If the child was bitten by a midge, then the sensations are much more painful. The fact is that, unlike mosquitoes, which pierce the upper layer of the skin with their proboscis, small midges bite out part of the skin. As a result, the bite site swells and swells much more.

So, since in our climatic zone the most unpleasant results of an attack by a mosquito “flock” or a smaller midge are itching and swelling, special medications or medical assistance are usually not required.

But what to do if the child was bitten by mosquitoes? First aid for biting blood-sucking insects looks very simple:

Ordinary medical or ammonia, any alcohol-containing lotions or ordinary cool water can help the baby get rid of itching.
If you need to remove puffiness after a mosquito bite, then it is better to make a gruel from baking soda and boiled water. Such compresses should be applied to the place of edema.
To avoid infection of the wound, it is necessary to treat it with any antiseptic - brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, the same alcohol.

If the child has been bitten by a midge, then you can additionally apply a cold compress to reduce itching and swelling. In addition, it is allowed to lubricate the swelling with ordinary ice cubes.

The younger the child, the more pronounced his reaction to insect bites. In this case, it is better to get by with traditional medicine recipes, and not immediately stuff children with potent drugs. Experts recommend using the following tools that have been proven for decades:

if the skin at the bite site is very itchy, lubricate it with tomato juice;
parsley (or rather, its gruel) is another popular folk remedy for mosquito bites;
mint toothpaste can help with itching and unbearable burning;

rub the swelling with a raw potato or onion;
if your finger or ear is swollen, try smearing it with sour cream or yogurt;
to help children after a midge bite, make a lotion from the ground leaves of plantain, dandelion;
help the baby and various essential extracts, for example, tea tree oil, which, when applied to the skin, relieves inflammation, kills bacteria and heals wounds;
Balm Asterisk helps relieve itching and reduce the discomfort of mosquito bites.

In some situations, parsley and other folk remedies do not help relieve swelling and swelling of the skin. In this case, you will need a medical preparation, for example, Rescuer ointment and Boro plus cream. They include thermal water and various elements that help speedy healing of wounds.

So, the most popular drugs that can help the ambassador of mosquito bites:

Fenistil gel;
cream Boro plus;
ointment Rescuer;
Fenistil;
Fladex;
Baby Garden.

Each drug is considered safe enough for the child, but before using them, you should consult a doctor for advice. It is the doctor who will decide which ointment is suitable for an early age crumb.

It should be understood that with severe edema and severe allergies, only a hormonal gel can help.

Dr. Komarovsky advises, in the absence of allergies, to limit yourself to the usual cold compress, ordinary parsley can also help. If the allergy has begun, then the choice of remedy depends on its severity. The most common drug is Fenistil gel. Komarovsky also recommends taking the baby to the hospital if he has previously been diagnosed with allergic reactions.

Stinging insects such as the bumblebee, bee, or wasp release venom when attacked, which is usually not safe for children. However, if the baby has an allergy, then a wasp sting poses a serious danger to his health and even life.

Hypersensitivity reactions most often appear immediately after a bee attack. With multiple bites, allergies are very pronounced.

The bite site swells, dizziness occurs, fever, vomiting and swelling of the larynx begin. The latter is especially dangerous because suffocation is possible.

Experts distinguish the following characteristic signs that develop after the bites of a bee, bumblebee, wasp and other stinging insects:

sharp painful sensations;
the bitten place begins to swell, which is extremely dangerous, especially if a bee, wasp, bumblebee has stuck a sting into the head and neck of the child;
redness of the skin;
headache;
gagging;
heat;
chest pains.

The sting of a bee resembles a jagged spear, which is why these insects can only sting once. But the wasp and the bumblebee are able to attack as many times as they like. However, bees, bumblebees, and other stinging insects attack only when they sense danger.

Do not forget that the sting of a wasp is experienced by a child much more painfully than the sting of a bee or a bumblebee. That is why first aid to the baby should be provided as soon as possible, although it is best to consult a doctor at the first attacks of bees.

What can parents do to help their child? First aid for stings of bees, bumblebees consists of the following urgent measures:

Take out the sting that was left after the bee attack. This must be done very carefully, for example, with tweezers. Do not squeeze the wound with your fingers, as the effect of the poison will only intensify.
Although the wasp and bumblebee do not leave their weapons in the wound, their stings, like the sting of a bee, are dangerous by infection. That is why the skin must be washed with soapy water and then treated with an antiseptic.
Since the venom of a bee, bumblebee or wasp is alkaline, it can be neutralized with lemon juice or acetylsalicylic acid. Doing this is quite simple - squeeze a little lemon on the bite or pour the powder of a crushed aspirin tablet.
Parsley can also help if a wasp sting causes severe pain to the baby. Grind the greens of the plant and apply to your finger if it is swollen. Parsley relieves swelling and reduces pain.
Most likely, you can not do without anti-allergic pills. If a child is allergic to bee or bumblebee venom, it is necessary to give the child a drug allowed at his age as soon as possible. Doctor Komarovsky also speaks about this.

In addition, you should know what not to do with the bites of bees, bumblebees and other stinging insects. Even if the finger is swollen, you should not apply earth to it. Such a tool will not relieve pain and swelling, but it will easily infect the infection.

Most often, medications are designed to eliminate allergies or prevent allergic reactions.

Of course, after a bee attack, it is better to see a doctor, but in some situations you have to do everything very quickly, especially if the wasp sting hit your neck.

First aid may include taking the following general antihistamines:

Suprastin;
Erius;
Zyrtec.

In addition, ointments and gels are also used for topical application. It is necessary to smear these drugs in accordance with the instructions, without exceeding the recommended age dosages.

Many experts, including Dr. Komarovsky, recommend the following local preparations after bee stings, bumblebees and other stinging insects:

Advantan;
Fenkarol;
ointment Boro plus;
gel Rescuer;
hydrocortisone ointment.

Medicinal herbs can also help, for example, if only a finger is swollen. For example, parsley, plantain relieve inflammation well and destroy microbes if the infection process has begun.

When should you see a doctor?

If the child does not have an allergy, then you can do it on your own, since the edema after an insect attack disappears after 2-3 days. However, in some cases, a visit to a doctor and even an ambulance is mandatory. For example:

traces of bee or bumblebee stings are on the face;
the child was stung by several insects;
swollen throat after a bee sting in the neck;
traces of intoxication appeared - nausea, fever,.

If bees, bumblebees or wasps have stung a baby under three months old, it is imperative to contact an ambulance and this should be done immediately, and not after the appearance of any symptoms on the face or body. Allergies can develop suddenly, which is fraught with swelling of the larynx and death.

Medical first aid is aimed at emergency intervention, which involves an injection with an antihistamine to enhance the effect of active substances. In especially severe cases, a hormonal injection is also needed, which will relieve swelling.

It should be understood that the bite of bees and wasps is much easier to prevent than to treat. For example, a trap for wasps is useful in the country. This device helps to significantly reduce the number of stinging insects. A wasp trap is available at any gardening store, but you can also make your own.

In addition, the mosquito net will prevent mosquito bites, and if you spread the baby with special products, then blood-sucking insects will not stick to it.

And to help your child in case of an allergy, be sure to get a first aid kit that will store the well-known preparations Boro plus or Rescuer. They will provide significant assistance in case of bee or bumblebee stings.

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