In conclusion, the concept of application of humidified sugar to reduce local symptoms after bee stings does not seem to work in individuals with normal sting reactions to bees.We did not test the concept in patients with allergy-but would not expect it to benefit such patients either.Persons with known large local reactions to insect stings should carry antihistamine and maybe corticosteroid tablets to use when stung (2).
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