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Urgent warning to parents as mum’s kiss leaves baby with serious allergic reaction
HAVING a little one can be stressful, especially when it comes to learning what allergies they may have.
When giving kids their first portion of nuts, eggs, shellfish and more, parents know to keep an eager eye on how their child reacts.
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But now one first aider has revealed that your little one can still have a nasty reaction even if they haven't eaten the food.
This may come as a surprise to parents who are not always alert to warning signs.
Posting to TinyHeartsEducation, CEO Nikki Jurcutz shared a video of one baby who is allergic to eggs.
The weeping baby had a swollen face and a rash on his forehead.
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In the video she said: "Reminder that allergic reactions can happen even if bubs doesn't physically eat the food.
"This little bubba had this reaction after his mum gave him a kiss after eating egg."
She explained that there are five key signs you need to look out for when it comes to anaphylaxis in kids.
They are:
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- Trouble breathing
- Persistent coughing
- Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
- Hives or welts
- Vomiting or diarrhoea.
If your little one has had a milder reaction then they will usually experience a skin rash, tummy problems, or a swollen mouth.
But in more serious incidents, they might experience a hoarse voice and/or difficulty talking.
They may also turn pale, floppy, dizzy or unconscious.
If you think your child is having a milder reaction to something remove food that might have sparked it.
Then give an antihistamine appropriate for their age and keep a close eye on smaller children for anything changing.
Make a GP appointment to get a referral to an allergist and avoid giving them the suspected problem food until speaking to a doctor.
For more severe reactions get the youngster to lie down, or sit if they are struggling with breathing.
If they have an EpiPen make sure you give that to them and call an ambulance, all while remaining with your child.
If there is no EpiPen available call 999 immediately, and adrenaline will be given to them in the ambulance.
It's important to remember this information as it could be life-saving.
Many children suffer from a peanut allergy, and it was previously revealed that a new drug could treat the condition.
Palforzia is given to children so they receive small but increasing amounts of peanut protein over a six-month period.
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They continue to take a daily dose as powder sprinkled on food in case of accidental exposure, but must not eat nuts.
Palforzia, which has been approved for use in patients aged between four and 17 in the US, reduces the risk of a severe reaction.
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