Boy’s anaphylaxis, puffy eyes after taking a cough medicine-Life Health

According to the patient’s family, the child took a cough medicine pill, after taking the medicine for about 30 minutes, he appeared hoarse, swollen in both eyes, a slight red rash around his eyes, and itching.

Hung Vuong General Hospital, Phu Tho has just received pediatric patients on the night of March 19.

According to the family, at about 9pm on the same day, the child took a cough medicine pill, after taking the medicine for about 30 minutes, there was hoarseness, swelling in the eyes on both sides, a slight red rash around the eyes, itching.

The patient was in anaphylactic shock.

As soon as the baby showed abnormal symptoms, the family took the baby to Hung Vuong General Hospital for emergency.

Receiving a pediatric patient with typical symptoms, the doctors identified the patient as having grade I anaphylaxis and immediately gave first aid 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.

According to doctors at the 115 Emergency Center, anaphylaxis can occur 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.