An effective wasp sting treatment is to adopt immediate first aid by cleaning the site and removing the stinging apparatus if present. An effective wasp sting remedy is to apply cold packs of ice or any other frozen matter to the affected area. Sometimes antihistamines may be required to treat wasp sting in the event of a mild allergic reaction.


Treatment for wasp sting normally involves administering antihistamine medications and in very rare cases antibiotics in order to prevent and reduce inflammation and infection. A popular home remedy involves applying a cotton ball dipped in apple cider vinegar to the affected area in order to reduce the swelling. It is believed that by doing so, the apple cider vinegar works as a pain medication and helps to reduce the swelling and pain.



In the absence of apple cider vinegar or ice packs, a paste prepared from baking soda can also be used to reduce the swelling and relieve the patient from the wasp sting symptoms. In order to prevent infection, washing the affected area with antibacterial soap and water and treating it with an anti septic application can help in preventing itchiness and inflammation.

Treating wasp stings is highly dependent on the severity of the patient's condition. Please note that there is no specific anti-venom available to counteract the toxins released by the wasp. Most problems that need medical attention usually result from allergic reactions to the sting. Allergic reactions responded well to wasp sting remedies, when administered in time. If the wasp sting does not produce any allergy symptoms, the patient may require only local wound care such as cleansing the site of injury and a topical application of an antibiotic cream. For a mild allergic reaction such as general rash and itching, but without any problems in breathing or any other vital signs, an antihistamine is usually sufficient, while in some cases the doctor may even prescribe steroids. However for a moderate allergic reaction that would include rash all over the body and mild breathing problems, the doctor may be likely to administer antihistamine injections. The patient may also be kept for observation for a while, in order to check vital stats. In the event of a very severe allergic reaction including low blood pressure, swelling in certain parts of the body and extreme difficulty in breathing, the patient may be given emergency treatment. Under such life-threatening emergencies, doctors may place a breathing tube into the trachea and administer injections of either antihistamines or epinephrine. The patient may also be closely monitored in the emergency department and may perhaps be admitted in the intensive care unit.