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Can cola be used to cure jellyfish stings?

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Actually, the standard first aid for jelly-fish stings is to apply acetic acid (vinegar) to the affected area. Anything that is mildly acidic will work for this, because the presence of a mild acid deactivates the venom. read more

Jellyfish stings are both painful and dangerous, though the severity varies from case to case. The tentacles of a jellyfish carry microscopic stingers which inject the bitten individual with venom, which is the root cause of all discomfort. read more

The bigger the size of the box jellyfish, the less is the chance for survival. Box jellyfish with a bell larger than 150 mm are classified as highly dangerous. Smaller the person the less is the chance for the survival. Kids are more vulnerable than adults. More the number of sting area the less is the chance of survival. read more

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