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Question regarding allergen foods.

jessalynn521jessalynn521 member
in August 2012 Moms
Since MH and I aren't really allergic to foods (I still have a reaction to mushrooms, but it isn't severe)  we don't expect any allergic reactions with foods. But what are you even supposed to do if your child suffers a severe reaction the first time trying a food? Just go to the ER? Sorry if I sound dumb here, I just never spent a lot of time thinking about it. Also how would you know? I mean, I know there can be a rash, but a baby doesn't know the universal sign for choking if they went into anaphylaxis, so how would you know the airway was closing? I probably sound ignorant, but that would probably be because I have never witnessed a severe allergic reaction and wouldn't really know what to do...
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  • melmarie26melmarie26 member
    If you're LO starts having ANY signs of an anaphylactic reaction, go ahead and call 911. They'll walk you through what to do while an ambulance is en route.

    The first signs are usually a rash, around the mouth first but, can spread to chest and torso. A rash is common, nothing worthy of an EMS call.

    If they have any airway involvement at all, like an incessant cough or a tight almost high pitched sound when they inhale/ exhale, call 911 immediately.

    Treatment for anaphylaxis is typically synthetic adrenaline epinephrine, Benadryl and steroids. These can be given IV, IM, via nebulizer or even orally if the child is not intubated.

    Big thing is airway. Just listen, watch and feel their chest.

    You guys will be fine : ]

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    imagemelmarie26:
    If you're LO starts having ANY signs of an anaphylactic reaction, go ahead and call 911. They'll walk you through what to do while an ambulance is en route. The first signs are usually a rash, around the mouth first but, can spread to chest and torso. A rash is common, nothing worthy of an EMS call. If they have any airway involvement at all, like an incessant cough or a tight almost high pitched sound when they inhale/ exhale, call 911 immediately. Treatment for anaphylaxis is typically synthetic adrenaline epinephrine, Benadryl and steroids. These can be given IV, IM, via nebulizer or even orally if the child is not intubated. Big thing is airway. Just listen, watch and feel their chest. You guys will be fine : ]

     Mel, I'm so thankful you're on this board. Your expertise is appreciated.  

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  • SJandVASJandVA member
    Nothing to add. Our resident ER nurse has answered perfectly.
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  • jessalynn521jessalynn521 member
    Thanks, Mel. That was really informative. As I said, we don't expect it, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't know what to do. Now I do. :)
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    imagejessalynn521:
    Thanks, Mel. That was really informative. As I said, we don't expect it, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't know what to do. Now I do. :


    Ha, you guys are sweet. Seriously though, I wished someone would've told me all this kind of stuff when I was a FTM. Wouldn't saved me a lot of worry and lots of mistakes!

    Now, no more babies being allergic.

    Amir scared the shiz outta me!

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    What Mel said.
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    Hey Mel, help me out. Baby Aggie likes to makes the gasping whistle breathing noise for fun. Like, randomly just once or twice. She also likes fake coughing. Thanks for learning to imitate all the scariest sounds, kid! I'll be gray by 30.

    Anyway, how do I tell the difference? Is it just dependent on her continuing to do it? Like, is that the only way to know if it's for real?

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    imageAggieDaner:
    Hey Mel, help me out. Baby Aggie likes to makes the gasping whistle breathing noise for fun. Like, randomly just once or twice. She also likes fake coughing. Thanks for learning to imitate all the scariest sounds, kid! I'll be gray by 30.

    Anyway, how do I tell the difference? Is it just dependent on her continuing to do it? Like, is that the only way to know if it's for real?


    No doubt Aggie. You will know the difference. It sounds like blowing through a straw. It's one of the scariest sounds I've ever heard. The incessant coughing, I'm talking continual, is usually accompanied by the wide eyed, Mom, rescue me, kind of look.

    But really, there will be other signs with the airway stuff. Rarely is anaphylaxis just airway. It's usually hives, terrible rash, eyes swollen shut, all that jazz.

    But if you're really worried, try the new foods at the Pedis office or get a Rx for an epipen.

    I know it's homemade medicine here but, in a pinch, you can use albuterol nebulizer treatments, if you happen to have them at home, to relax the smooth muscles of the airway until help arrives.

    We always keep an albuterol inhaler in our first aid kit for that reason too.

    You'll do fine Ms. and Little Miss Aggie!

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    imagemelmarie26:


    Now, no more babies being allergic.

    Amir scared the shiz outta me!


    Me too!! I never had a baby react that badly to anything. It completely scared the sh!!t out of me.

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