Allergies and fever, what to do?!
Question: Allergies and fever, what to do!?
My daughter has been having allergic reactions for the past few months off and on, they thought it was dairy and her blood work came back normal!.!.!.the past 2 days she has been in and out of Dr's office with an reaction!.!.!.including swelling of the tongue! They have NO idea what is causing it, they gave me an epi-pen and a new allergy med called Dyatan(she was zrytec)!. She is running a fever of 101(she has a cold as well as asthma)!.!.!.should I wait to see how she feels in the morning or take her to the ER!?!? I mean everytime I goto our local ER it seems like they do not do anything for her!?!? I am worried, I kind of feel like I am over-reacting a little bit, I just don't know what to make of this stuff that is going wrong with her!. Do any of you other parents have any advice whether or not you have been through this!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Hope this info helps! A cold doesn't sound urgent but her allergic reactions need to be addressed!. If she has any more attacks of anaphylaxis, use the Epi-pen on her and call 911/take her to the ER
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Fever temperatures
A fever is a high body temperature!. A temperature of up to 102F can be helpful because it helps the body fight infection!. Most healthy children and adults can tolerate a fever as high as 103F to 104F for short periods of time without problems!. Children tend to have higher fevers than adults!.
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Severe Allergic Reaction Symptoms- Anaphylaxis
The symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary!. In some people, the reaction begins very slowly, but in most the symptoms appear rapidly and abruptly!.
* The most severe and life-threatening symptoms are difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness!.
o Difficulty breathing is due to swelling and/or spasm in the airways (which can include swelling of the tongue or the airways)!. In very rare cases, breathing can stop altogether!.
o Loss of consciousness is due to dangerously low blood pressure, which is called "shock!."
o In the most serious cases, the heart can stop pumping altogether!.
o These events can lead to death from anaphylaxis!.
* While some symptoms are life threatening, others are merely uncomfortable!. Generally, a reaction must involve at least two different body systems, such as skin and heart, to be considered anaphylaxis!.
o Skin: Most anaphylactic reactions involve the skin!.
+ Hives, welts, or wheals (raised bumps): Hives can cause severe itching
+ Generalized erythema (redness)
+ Swelling in the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, and feet
o Breathing: Swelling of the surrounding tissues narrows the airways!.
+ Difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness
+ Coughing, hoarseness
+ Nasal congestion, sneezing
o Cardiovascular: Blood pressure may drop to dangerously low levels!.
+ Rapid or irregular heart beat
+ Dizziness, faintness
+ Loss of consciousness, collapse
o General
+ Tingling or sensation of warmth - Often the first symptom
+ Difficulty swallowing
+ Nausea, vomiting
+ Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating
+ Anxiety, fear, feeling that you are going to die
+ Confusion
When to Seek Medical Care
Act quickly if someone experiences the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction!. True anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment in an emergency department of a hospital, where the person can be watched closely and life-saving treatment can be given!.
* It is impossible to predict how severe the allergic reaction will be!. Any person who shows symptoms of anaphylaxis must be transported to a hospital emergency department!.
* If swelling develops rapidly, particularly involving the mouth or throat, and you have trouble breathing or feel dizzy, light-headed, or faint, call 911 for ambulance transport to the hospital!.
* While awaiting the ambulance, administer self-treatment!.
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Fever temperatures
A fever is a high body temperature!. A temperature of up to 102F can be helpful because it helps the body fight infection!. Most healthy children and adults can tolerate a fever as high as 103F to 104F for short periods of time without problems!. Children tend to have higher fevers than adults!.
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Severe Allergic Reaction Symptoms- Anaphylaxis
The symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary!. In some people, the reaction begins very slowly, but in most the symptoms appear rapidly and abruptly!.
* The most severe and life-threatening symptoms are difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness!.
o Difficulty breathing is due to swelling and/or spasm in the airways (which can include swelling of the tongue or the airways)!. In very rare cases, breathing can stop altogether!.
o Loss of consciousness is due to dangerously low blood pressure, which is called "shock!."
o In the most serious cases, the heart can stop pumping altogether!.
o These events can lead to death from anaphylaxis!.
* While some symptoms are life threatening, others are merely uncomfortable!. Generally, a reaction must involve at least two different body systems, such as skin and heart, to be considered anaphylaxis!.
o Skin: Most anaphylactic reactions involve the skin!.
+ Hives, welts, or wheals (raised bumps): Hives can cause severe itching
+ Generalized erythema (redness)
+ Swelling in the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, and feet
o Breathing: Swelling of the surrounding tissues narrows the airways!.
+ Difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness
+ Coughing, hoarseness
+ Nasal congestion, sneezing
o Cardiovascular: Blood pressure may drop to dangerously low levels!.
+ Rapid or irregular heart beat
+ Dizziness, faintness
+ Loss of consciousness, collapse
o General
+ Tingling or sensation of warmth - Often the first symptom
+ Difficulty swallowing
+ Nausea, vomiting
+ Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating
+ Anxiety, fear, feeling that you are going to die
+ Confusion
When to Seek Medical Care
Act quickly if someone experiences the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction!. True anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment in an emergency department of a hospital, where the person can be watched closely and life-saving treatment can be given!.
* It is impossible to predict how severe the allergic reaction will be!. Any person who shows symptoms of anaphylaxis must be transported to a hospital emergency department!.
* If swelling develops rapidly, particularly involving the mouth or throat, and you have trouble breathing or feel dizzy, light-headed, or faint, call 911 for ambulance transport to the hospital!.
* While awaiting the ambulance, administer self-treatment!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com