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...Experiencing no breathing problems from the vomiting then your little one is what pediatricians call a “happy spitter” and no treatment is needed. Infant Reflux and GERD Reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach flow back up into the esophagus. When reflux is severe, it can progress to a more serious condition such as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD symptoms include heartburn, regurgitation of food or sour liquid, difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing and chest...

...medical condition in which someone has recurring seizures. It is estimated that 2.9 million people in the United States are living with epilepsy. This condition can occur at any age, however it is more likely in children under the age of 2 years old and adults over the age of 65. Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disease after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.[1] Common Epilepsy Symptoms Epilepsy is a medical condition in which...

...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...

...allergy, what foods they must avoid, and what could happen to them if they don’t. Suggest that your child enlist their friends in helping them “stay on the alert” for foods in question so they won’t get sick. Be ready for emergencies. Teach your child the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, how to call 911, how to use their emergency medicines such as injectable epinephrine. Consider having your child wear a medical...

...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...

...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...