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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ear After Being Stung By A Wasp

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Posted on Fri, 9 Jun 2017
Question: Hello I was stung by a wasp on Thursday on my left ear. It is swollen and very itchy. Anything else I can do other than take a antihistamine and apply Anti itch creme?
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take Fexofenadine 120 during day time and Benadryl 50 one at night.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic,
You are doing the right thing. But I can suggest following---
Take Fexofenadine 120 during day time and Benadryl 50 one at night.
Also continue with anti itch cream--hope it contains steroid also, 3-4 times a day.
You can revert back to me--

regards
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ear After Being Stung By A Wasp

Brief Answer: Take Fexofenadine 120 during day time and Benadryl 50 one at night. Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic, You are doing the right thing. But I can suggest following--- Take Fexofenadine 120 during day time and Benadryl 50 one at night. Also continue with anti itch cream--hope it contains steroid also, 3-4 times a day. You can revert back to me-- regards