Does Your Son or Daughter Have a Severe Allergy?
Posted by:Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction resulting from exposure to *allergens
*25% of school-day reactions happen to children who didn’t know they had an allergy!
*It may result in death!
*Peanuts, bee stings, and latex are all common allergens that can cause anaphylaxis.
The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction may include one or more of the following:
Dizziness
Trouble breathing or wheezing
Nausea*
The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction may include one or more of the following:
Dizziness
Trouble breathing or wheezing
Nausea*
Sudden hives
Lip swelling
Lip swelling
What Can I Do?
*#1 Avoidance of known allergens is most important!
*If your child has been diagnosed with a severe allergy and has been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector s/he should have one with him/her at all times!
*Communicate this information to those who will be with your child and can help him or her ( school nurse, counselor, teachers, friends, etc.)
*Notify EMS if the Epi pen is used - additional medical monitoring of your child is warranted.
*Replace Epi pen so you will always be prepared
****Remember * T riggers( what you are allergic to) : Know them, Avoid them, and Communicate this information to others who can help you in an emergency
*E pi pen have it with you at all times and notify E MS( 911) if it is used
*R eplace ( obtain a new Epi pen) so you will always be ready
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