What can I do to reduce the swelling of the sting? Is this type of reaction normal a week later?

Hello Annie,

Some people can react strongly to wasp stings. However, it is important to clean the wound with soapy water as soon as you are stung.

Unfortunately, sometimes insect stings can become infected...

What I would suggest at this time is to draw a pencil line around the redness. If the wound is hot, red and goes beyond the pencil line in the next few hours, you will need to see a doctor quickly to get an antibiotic.

It was a wasp and not a bee? It can sometimes with a stinger in the wound if it is a bee.

You could also go and show your wound to a pharmacist directly in a pharmacy in order to better analyze the urgency of the situation and receive the appropriate care

hope to see you soon,

Vicky