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How To Know If Child Is Having An Allergic Reaction. Theyre so small and they dont know how to express what theyre feeling so it can be an emotional and scary time. Most common symptoms - In babies and young children hives red raised bumps and vomiting are the most common symptoms of a food allergic reaction. If your child has a known anaphylactic reaction to something make sure you have a prescription for injectable epinephrine in a form called an EpiPen. Call 911 and explain that the child is having a severe allergic reaction.
Turning blue color changes. If the symptoms are mild give an antihistamine by mouth such as diphenhydramine such as Benadryl. The baby or child may have mild allergies resulting in itchy skin and eyes. If they have a severe allergic reaction they might also have symptoms such as swelling of their tongue or neck and difficulty breathing. Back to questions. Allergic reactions to food or medications usually happen soon after an item has been consumed.
In addition to one or more of the above symptoms of a mild to moderate allergic reaction at least one of the following symptoms indicates your child is having an anaphylactic reaction.
A severe allergic reaction involves a persons breathing andor circulation heart and blood. The baby or child may have mild allergies resulting in itchy skin and eyes. If your child is having any of the above symptoms call 9-1-1 immediately and request an ambulance with a junior. Your child may have a nonallergic reaction or side effect that may include stomachache diarrhea or sun sensitivity. Back to questions. If they have a severe allergic reaction they might also have symptoms such as swelling of their tongue or neck and difficulty breathing.