Also called anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis is a dangerous reaction to an allergen, or an item that your child is allergic to. In most cases, anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis can occur anywhere from seconds to an hour after your child’s exposure to an allergen.
If your child is in anaphylactic shock, call 911 right away.
Symptoms & Causes
What are the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
It’s important to remember that each child may experience symptoms differently. However, the most common symptoms of anaphylaxis are:
At the hospital, your child's doctor will probably be treated with an injection of epinephrine, which will help stop the severe effects caused by the allergen. As a follow-up, the physician may instruct you on the use of an emergency allergy kit that contains epinephrine to have near your child in case of future episodes.
