2023-07-07 07:25:19
In the majority of cases, wasp, bee, bumblebee or hornet stings cause a local reaction, not an allergy. Stone Aden / Stone – stock.adobe.com
OUR HEALTH ADVICE – Should you inhale the venom after a snake bite? Urinating on a jellyfish sting? Inactivate wasp venom with a cigarette? Le Figaro sorts out tips you absolutely need to know and unfounded received ideas.
Urinating on a jellyfish sting, inhaling snake venom, “inactivating” wasp venom with a cigarette… In terms of the fight against these summer undesirables, popular beliefs are gaining ground. But what are really the right reflexes to have in the event of a sting or a bite? And what to avoid? A few days before the big departure on vacation, Le Figaro takes stock.
Bees, wasps and hornets
No allergic reaction. In the vast majority of cases, wasp, bee, hornet or bumblebee stings do not cause an allergy. They simply cause a local reaction, which can be manifested by swelling in the area stung, accompanied by redness, a sensation of heat and pain. Sometimes this reaction extends over a larger area. Although it can be very painful, this reaction is not dangerous. It is simply recommended to disinfect the bite with soap and water, then apply an antiseptic solution. He can be…
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