Doctors warn severe food allergy can be fatal, suggesting first aid in case of acute symptoms

In the case of a Facebook user named Kaoplong Thararat, she shared her experience of ordering food at a restaurant. which she reiterated to the shop that she severe allergic reaction to shrimp But when he ate it, he found a shrimp tail in the plate. causing her to have an allergic reaction to the point of almost death following receiving treatment until the symptoms improved Referred to still have to be vigilant by not getting infected once more within 1 year because it will make the symptoms more severe. And you must carry epinephrine with you to prevent further worsening of symptoms.

What are the symptoms of food allergies?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaiporn Yuksen, MD. Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University provided information that food allergy is a symptom that occurs following eating certain foods in some people with allergies The most common food allergies are seafood, shrimp. food allergy Found both children and adults. But most of them are mild allergic reactions. Symptoms are a rash, a rash, but if the allergic reaction is severe. will have low blood pressure , shortness of breath , wheezing sound , nausea and vomiting , with abdominal pain

First aid in case of food allergy ?

mild food allergy Have the patient take antihistamines. and wait for symptoms for a while If symptoms do not improve, immediately take the patient to the hospital.

severe food allergy Rescuers should call 1669 as soon as possible, or if they have EPIPEN, a portable epinephrine. It can be injected before the rescue medical team arrives.

If the patient has had a lot of allergic reactions, they have lost consciousness. Patients may also have cardiac arrest. Have the rescuer perform a cardiac tamponade (CPR) before the medical team arrives.

want to eat allergic food Just take the antihistamine trap before eating?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaiporn Yuksen, MD. Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Be warned that this is inaccurate. Taking antihistamines before eating allergic foods will only help prevent the rash. But it can’t help the respiratory system. and pressure, which makes patients not know their true allergies. and can cause life threatening

How do you act when you know you have a food allergy?

1. Choose to eat foods that do not contain ingredients that you are allergic to. by giving emphasis to the restaurant staff and carefully examine the ingredients of the dish for any food that you are allergic to.
2. Always carry antihistamines and epinephrine injections with you. To prevent in the event of accidentally eating food that is allergic.
3. If you have a severe allergic reaction, call 1669 to call emergency medical services. and immediately gave first aid by injecting adrenaline before taking the patient to the hospital as soon as possible

Thank you for information and pictures from: Kaoplong Thararat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaiporn Yuksen, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University