Summer school of survival: how to treat insect bites

 Summer - it's not just time for vacations and holidays, but also a time of heightened probability of being bitten by insects. Beautiful evening on the lake overshadowed annoying mosquitoes, walk in the shade of forest cool - invisible mites and enjoy juicy watermelon or sweet melon - pesky wasps and bees. And they all have a habit of biting and stinging humans. How can protect themselves from these uninvited guests and treat insect bites?


1. Mosquitoes

The best ways to protect against small bloodsuckers - is closed wearing clothes and using repellents - creams, gels or ointments. Also effective are fumigators. These substances are gradually evaporate under the influence of temperature and thus repel insects.

If you are still bitten by a mosquito, the bite should be wiped with ammonia, vodka, cologne or a solution of baking soda. Effectively relieves itching and redness at the site of the bite application of modern pharmaceutical products - balm "Rescue" or "Guardian" ointment "Fenistil".

Last removes manifestation of allergic phenomena. In the case of multiple stings, especially if there is a predisposition to an allergic reaction to take antihistamines.

2. Ticks

While hiking in the woods do not forget about the meeting with the mites. Their bite is painless, and detect stuck tick only on closer inspection. According to scientists, the mites have some selectivity bites between the sexes. For example, women prefer this bloodsucker bite below the knees and in the groin, and men - in the underarm and back.

Upon detection of the mite can not in any case try to immediately pull out. It is best for this procedure to see a doctor, because when you remove the insect is very important not to damage it.

If you are unable to take advantage of health care, then, first of all, it should be abundantly lubricate insect oil or petroleum jelly. At the same time blocking access of oxygen to the tick, as he breathes the back part of the body.

Insect then tries to climb out on their own. If, however, the removal of the insect you had been crushed, or part of it remained under the skin, it should be mandatory to consult a doctor-infectious diseases.

The main danger of ticks is that they are carriers of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease. That is why before going into the woods do not forget about the good outfit: Wear clothing with sleeves, pants tuck in closed shoes, and on exposed skin, apply repellents.

3. Wasps, bees and other troubles

In summer there is a high probability of being bitten and other insects: wasps, bees, hornets or bumblebees. Typically, these insects do not attack first, but you can make them angry if actively waving his arms or drive them away by the newspaper.

Wasp bite more and more painful bee sting is less and then die. Great danger of their bites are for allergy sufferers. If you have a tendency to allergies, and if the insect stung a child, be sure to take allergy medications: tavegil, suprastin, Claritin or others.

In place of the sting of a bee sting is to be removed. This should be done as soon as possible accurately, because a bee sting is given the "needle" jagged. Using tweezers, remove the stinger, disinfect the wound with alcohol or iodine solution, apply ice or something cold - it will help reduce pain and swelling.

In the event of symptoms such as shortness of breath, convulsions, high fever, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, an urgent need to see a doctor, because we are talking about a severe allergic reaction. To prevent edema of the larynx and respiratory tract requiring emergency medical care.

If you go on vacation, it is necessary to take care of acquisition of necessary components summer kits: disinfectants, antihistamines and others. Do not forget about the simple safety rules, regular use of repellents and the probability of getting an insect bite or complications after him will be minimized.

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