What to do if you are stung by a wasp

Whether it was when we were kids or the kids today, although there is a big generation gap, they all have one thing in common, and perhaps this is the common point of all kids, that is, being naughty and playful. Children nowadays have many more ways to play than we did when we were children, and their toys are very advanced for us. But when they leave their toys behind and go play outdoors, especially little boys, they will do one thing: poke a hornet's nest.

In fact, when poking a hornet's nest, children are afraid in their hearts, but perhaps out of curiosity, they will eventually poke the hornet's nest without hesitation. However, after poking it, they are likely to be stung by a hornet. What should they do if they are stung by a hornet?

Hornets, also known as "wasp", "ant bee" or "yellow jacket", are a widely distributed, diverse, fast-flying insect. It belongs to the Vespidae family of the order Hymenoptera. The female bees have a powerful long stinger. When attacked or disturbed unfriendly, they will attack in groups, which can cause allergic and toxic reactions in humans, and in severe cases, death.

Bee venom mainly contains formic acid, neurotoxins and histamine. After being stung, people mainly experience local severe pain, burning, redness, swelling or blister formation. After being stung by a swarm of bees or a wasp with more venom, the symptoms are more severe and may include dizziness, headache, chills, fever, irritability, convulsions and fainting.

If you are stung by a wasp, here are some things you can do:

1. After being stung by a hornet, the patient should immediately check the affected area, squeeze out the venom from the stung area in time, and apply vinegar on the affected area in time.

2. If the stinger remains, it should be picked out in time with a needle, tweezers, etc. to prevent the toxin from entering the body and causing serious consequences. Of course, the best thing is to consult an expert in a timely manner based on your own condition.

3. If the patient experiences difficulty breathing, hoarse breathing, or other related symptoms after being stung by a hornet, he or she should go to the hospital for treatment in time. You can tie the wound tightly with gauze near the center, loosen it every 15 minutes, and then go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Being naughty may be a common trait of children, and we cannot deprive them of this, as that will cast a shadow on their childhood. But we must also take good care of children while they are playing, and stop them when necessary to avoid unnecessary casualties. If you find someone accidentally stung by a hornet, they should immediately follow the methods taught above or take the correct approach to seek medical treatment to ensure a speedy recovery.