Bee stings, usually depends on the person reaction from the bee venom; other find it minor cases while others will result to allergic reaction or complication/infection. Bee stings will usually result to swelling, redness and itchiness. If it is more serious sweating, wheezing and coughing will may be part of the symptoms.

Here's what to do:

1. Take out the victim from the area which the bee stings happen to avoid more stings.

2. Let h/him relax, panicking may prolong the symptoms. Let h/him know that you know how to treat it.

3. Use a flat blade or anything not too sharp object to scrape the affected area where the sting is evident. Pulling the sting of the bee can produce more venom, avoid doing it.

4. Clean the affected area with a mild soap, rinse it with clean water.

5. To help alleviate the pain, you can wrap it with cold cloth or an ice pack. It also aid to reduce the swelling.

6. Apply the affected area with a calamine lotion or an over-the counter product usually for bee sting or insect stings.

7. Observe the victim closely because reaction may occur usually for next few hours. See to it if there's any evident for allergic reactions or infection.

8. If it happens, call 911 or seek medical help.

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