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...the onset and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. This provides a window of time to seek further medical attention. 1 Epinephrine at Schools If you are a parent of a child who is at risk for anaphylactic shock, you probably carry his or her epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times, in case they are exposed to an allergen to which they are allergic. This is excellent for when you are with your child. However, your...

...of an anaphylactic reaction. At-risk patients are those who have had a previous severe reaction, or those who have ingested a food known to trigger an allergic reaction. Emergency medicine teams should administer epinephrine regardless of whether symptoms are apparent. Additional key recommendations to emergency medical teams include: When in doubt, administer epinephrine. Epinephrine, in appropriate doses, is safe, and there are no absolute contradictions for its use in treating anaphylaxis. It is not necessary...

...Infancy is a time marked by rapid growth, requiring important nutrition in the form of breast milk and/or infant formula. A doctor may recommend Neocate for your infant due to cow milk or food allergies and related symptoms, or you may need to add Neocate to an elimination diet. Any transition to a hypoallergenic formula like Neocate can present challenges. Many parents come to us with questions about the taste of formulas like Neocate....

...foods” or perhaps where you might keep a list of foods for them and others as a reference. Symptoms or Reactions to Food Allergens. Your toddler will need to know what will happen if they eat something they are allergic to. This point will not only help them understand why this is an important topic, but also help them learn about their body. Does their tummy hurt, does their skin itch or turn red? Or...

...disease(an auto immune reaction that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten is consumed). Now we are finding that there is a reaction known as gluten sensitivity, which has similar symptoms to celiac disease but does not cause damage to the villi of the small intestine. Symptoms of gluten sensitivity can include: Bloating Diarrhea Abdominal pain, Fatigue Joint pain Headaches Foggy thinking And more If you suspect you have a reaction to gluten, you...

...bring. “We don’t do allergy testing until after age two. Call again in 18 months.” Our lives changed dramatically when Paulie, still just eight months old, was rushed to the hospital after he stopped breathing. The allergist we saw afterward indicated the symptoms were consistent with a severe allergic reaction. Allergy testing came up positive for some foods and animal dander. Removal of allergens from Paulie’s diet and reduction of animal dander in our home...

...symptoms improved within a few weeks and all went according to expectations. So, when her brother, Ryder, came and didn’t spit up the day he was born as she did I was hopeful! Unfortunately, his reflux symptoms started soon after he was born but seemed to be controlled with Zantac. At around five weeks old my poor little guy became feverish. We were advised to take him to the emergency room which turned into four...