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The pain should subside quickly, but the redness and swelling will be there for some time. Swelling duration is about a day for normal person with no allergic response to bee stings. Antihistamines, corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion should be applied on the site of the sting to reduce inflammation.
Many doctors recommend using a hard object like a credit card or blunt knife to swipe over the area and remove the stinger. The honey bee venom sack, which remains in the skin of the victim, can take 2 to 3 minutes to release all of its venom, so prompt removal of the stinger can reduce the severity of the sting. Home remedies include applying ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body's inflammatory response.