Boy goes into anaphylactic shock after taking a cough medicine

Mar 21, 2022 07:21 GMT+7

The patient was taken to Hung Vuong General Hospital by his family on the night of March 19, 2022. According to the family: about 9pm on the same day, the child took a cough medicine, after taking the medicine for about 30 minutes, he appeared hoarse, swollen in the eyes on both sides, a slight red rash around the eyes, itching. As soon as the baby showed abnormal symptoms, the family took the baby to Hung Vuong General Hospital for emergency.

Receiving with typical symptoms, the doctors identified the patient as having level I anaphylaxis and immediately gave emergency treatment according to the anaphylaxis protocol. After intramuscular adrenaline (anaphylaxis) injection, both eyes and lips are still swollen.

About 20 minutes after the emergency, the patient gradually stabilized and was transferred to the hospital’s emergency department.

Patient is admitted to the emergency room.

According to doctors at 115 Hung Vuong Emergency Center: Anaphylaxis can happen at any time and the consequences are extremely dangerous if not treated promptly. Therefore, doctors recommend that when the body shows abnormal signs after being exposed to allergens such as: bee stings, ant stings, injections, drugs, eating foods… people need to come immediately. nearest medical facility for timely emergency treatment.

At Hung Vuong General Hospital, all patients with a history of anaphylaxis are thoroughly exploited and an allergy card is issued on which allergens have been recorded causing anaphylaxis for the patient. Patients need to carry this allergy card with them 24/7 to help doctors understand their medical history when going for medical examination and treatment.

Khanh Chi