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When A Child Has Allergic Reaction. On this weeks On Call for All Kids Panida Sriaroon MD an allergy specialist at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital who leads the hospitals Food Allergy Clinic explains how parents can spot an allergic reaction in children. Call 911 and explain that the child is having a severe allergic reaction. Your child has been given an epinephrine shot even if your child feels better. An allergic reaction occurs when the body has an adverse response to a usually harmless substance such as a.
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless substance known as an allergen. Mild or moderate allergic reactions can happen after your baby touches swallows tastes eats or breathes in something theyre allergic to. So what should you do if your child has a severe allergic reaction. Your doctor may also prescribe an Epi-pen in case your baby has. Sudden raised red areas hives all over his or her body. After all a mild to moderate reaction could quickly turn severe.
An allergic reaction occurs when the body has an adverse response to a usually harmless substance such as a.
After all a mild to moderate reaction could quickly turn severe. An allergic reaction occurs when the body has an adverse response to a usually harmless substance such as a. The emergency dispatcher may ask you to describe the childs symptoms. Closely monitor your baby for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Though uncommon in babies allergies to dust pets mold pollen insect stings and other things in the environment may trigger allergy symptoms. An allergic reaction is an immune system response to a substance the body mistakenly believes is harmful.