How to tell if a toddler is having an allergic reaction

How To Tell If A Toddler Is Having An Allergic Reaction. Cindy Gellner on The Scope. Most allergic reactions arent serious. The baby or child may have mild allergies resulting in itchy skin and eyes. If your child has trouble breathing or swallowing after eating something call 911.

Keep your kids healthy and happy. You are now entering The Healthy Kids Zone with Dr. Or if you live within reasonable driving distance to a hospital just get them there quickly yourself. Children can also develop a non-IgE mediated reaction called FPIES Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis which presents with gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea abdominal pain and protracted vomiting andor diarrhea Dass explained. Severe allergic reactions can be fatal very quickly. Serious anaphylactic reactions to vaccines are rare.

Call EMS and tell them that you have a child who is potentially having a food allergy reaction so that they send the right kind of emergency medical services to your home.

Because the symptoms of nasal allergies are much like cold symptoms runny nose watery eyes cough nasal congestion sneezing it can be tough to tell the difference. Always keep safe food on hand especially when youre out and become an expert at reading food labels milk eggs and other allergenic foods are often listed by other names. If your child has trouble breathing or swallowing after eating something call 911. These are signs that she may be having a severe allergic reaction which can lead to anaphylactic shock. There are some telltale signs of allergies. Most allergic reactions arent serious.