DS (5 years) has had mild allergies to a number of foods. The most common symptom is itchy, red eyes and very occasionally he has complained of an itchy mouth.
On Monday night he had some halva which I did not know had sesame. After a few minutes he complained of a lump in his throat. I thought that the halva was stuck and gave him water. Then I checked the box of halva and noticed the tahini. My first reaction was to give him some Piriton. While I went to get it, DS lay on the floor. He was still complaining of a lump in his throat and he mentioned a pain in his tummy but seemed to be pointing to his chest. I gave him the Piriton and a few minutes later he was violently sick. After that he seemed better and changed into his pyjamas. Then he said that the lump in his throat had returned and he wanted to vomit again but did not. He then said that he had to go to bed. At this stage I had the Epipen to hand but still did not use it. DH put DS to bed and I rang NHS Direct. They asked a number of questions and said to keep and eye on him. There were no further problems but yesterday his face was covered with little spots which have now disappeared.
This is the first time he has had such a violent reaction. Should I have given the Epipen and called 999? Was I just lucky that the outcome was ok? How bad do the symptoms have to be before you would consider using the Epipen?
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Allergies and intolerances
Would you have used an epipen?
justtheone · 14/03/2007 11:08
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