Adults need more awareness of how to help kids with food allergies
Parents of children who have food allergies can save money on medical expenses by purchasing epinephrine devices through a Canadian internet pharmacy.
Parents of children who have food allergies can save money on medical expenses by purchasing epinephrine devices through a Canadian internet pharmacy. While moms, dads and guardians are often educated on how to administer a shot, advocates suggest that any adult who cares for a child needs to know what to do, as reported by HealthDay.
"It's very important when we have children who have severe food allergies that all people who come into contact with the child and all caregivers understand the potential severity of it," pediatric allergist Roger Friedman told the news source.
Nearly one in every 12 American children has a food allergy. The most common triggers in kids are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
In the event that a child has an anaphylactic reaction, a parent or other caregiver should be ready with two epinephrine devices. While they have short and thick needles that are strong enough to pierce through clothing, it is best to deliver a shot to the exposed thigh.
Adults who even suspect anaphylaxis should not hesitate to give a shot. This reaction is characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting, wheezing, swelling of the throat and other symptoms. Even if anaphylaxis is not really happening, the side effects of epinephrine would be minimal, according to the news source.
One way to make caregivers more confident is for parents to show them what to do using a practice pen.
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