Help! DS is having an allergic reaction and I'm not quite sure what to do!

[MeMySonAndI]

Had a spoonful of humus, and after 15 minutes started complaining (badly-which should be bad as he is not the complaining type) about his tummy , then he said he had problems breathing.

I have given him piriton, seemed a bit better but has now started scratching all around, he is covered in raised bumps all around the vomit and has just vomited.

He is allergic to nuts and peanuts (and many other things) but I think I'm far from needing an epipen (I have at home), doesn't seem bad enough for A&E but the piriton may have come out with the vomiting and considering that, unlike his other reactions, this time his face is not red and puffy although he looks a bit.. fat, I wonder if I may be missing something....

Any experience of this? can you have an anaphylaxis without a puffed face? well, I know, yes, but does this seems like I need to get more help?

glad he is ok! These things are sent to try us!

I wonder whether the humous was contaminated with another nut oil or something like that. Either way, at least you know to avoid it now.

Glad to see you around.

have only just seen this. If it happens again you can give more piriton than the dose recommended on the box. (We did this and when we saw a consultant allergist he was OK with it. Our child also vomitted.) Vomiting is probably a good sign as they have brought up some of the allergen (but don't try to induce vomiting).

If there is a breathing problem and/or they are floppy it is always better to use the epipen. It does NOT harm a child having a reaction, except for a slightly sore spot for a short time. I''m told it's like a bruise but wears off faster. If you don't use it things can get worse very rapidly and sometimes piriton just isn't enough.

I'm glad it went OK but my advice would be use the pen when they have a breathing issue. They work very quickly. If possible get your child to do it as it will give both of you more confidence in future.