This reaction is harmful and may cause the release of body chemicals suddenly, including the release of histamine from cells in the blood and tissues of the body. These chemicals can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and cause blood vessels to leak and cause itching and swelling, especially around the face and throat. These chemicals also react in the lungs and cause an asthma reaction that causes the lung channel to narrow, thus making breathing very difficult.
In some cases, anaphylactic symptoms may be mild and cause only itching. But apparently the symptoms of this disease can be deadly. Blood pressure can get you down abruptly and cause loss of consciousness. In addition, this disease can cause swelling in the throat and airways that cause you difficulty when breathing, talking, and swallowing.
What are the signs and symptoms?
The symptoms and characteristics of the disease include:
1) Symptoms that come suddenly within 30 to 60 minutes
2) wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing
3) Shortness in the chest or throat
4) Itching that spreads, swelling
5) Dizziness or fainting
6) Have experienced the same allergic reaction before, due to the same substance / allergen
7) Usually occurs due to bee, medicine or food stings
What should I do?
If you experience this condition, immediately give epinephrine or adrenaline shots (if you have one). Note the following rules when injecting:
1) Children weighing 9-20 kg: Auto-inject Epi-Pen Jr.
2) Weight above 50 kg: Auto-inject Epi-Pen
3) Inject in the upper thighs, or on the fatty parts
Many parents are hesitant to give epinephrine shots to their child. If for example your child has symptoms of anaphylactic reaction, you should immediately give them epinephrine. In addition, if your child has had a very hazardous reaction in the past and is now re-exposed to the same allergy (for example, food or bee stings), give epinephrine before your child shows symptoms. This substance is not dangerous for your child, it is dangerous if you do not give epinephrine immediately.
Give antihistamines as soon as possible if your child is still able to swallow. Give Benadryl or any antihistamine you have at home. The dose of antihistamine for teenagers is 50 mg.
If the stinger is still inside the wound, immediately remove it with a knife or credit card tip and do not squeeze it out.
If you can not call a doctor but your child's condition is still stable, go immediately to the nearest UGD.
When should I see a doctor?
Immediately run to the hospital if your child has difficulty breathing and fainting. Have your child lie on an elevated foot to prevent shock.
Prevention
Children who experience anaphylactic reactions need to be evaluated later by an allergist. Since this reaction can be fatal, you should provide medications, especially epinephrine at home, at school, and in your backpack or small bag (this medicine is available only through a doctor's prescription).
Make sure your child carries an identity card containing their name, home number and parent office phone number, doctor's name, doctor's phone number, and what kind of allergies they belong to. Ideally, your child should wear a health identification necklace or bracelet that shows allergic insects, food, or drug allergies that he has.
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