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Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction so that you can give life-saving treatment early.\u00a0 Most allergic reactions happen within minutes to a few hours after contact with an allergen.\u00a0 Reactions can differ each time. \u00a0Keep in mind that an allergic reaction can start with mild symptoms that can get worse quickly.2 3<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t depend on seeing hives!<\/strong> \u00a0Some anaphylactic reactions occur without any skin symptoms (e.g. hives or swelling).14<\/sup><\/p>\n

An allergic reaction can involve\u00a0any<\/b>\u00a0of the following symptoms, which may appear alone or in any combination.2 3 4<\/sup> Make sure to talk to your child\u2019s doctor about how to recognize anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n

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Small children can have a hard time describing their symptoms. \u00a0They may complain of a \u201cfunny feeling\u201d in their mouth or throat. \u00a0Be aware of words that children may use to describe an allergic reaction. \u00a0They may say, \u201cmy mouth feels funny\u201d or \u201cmy tongue is itchy\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

It is not possible to know how bad an allergic reaction will be. Don’t ignore early symptoms<\/strong>, even if they seem mild, especially if your child has had a reaction in the past. <\/div>\n
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NIH Resource:<\/strong> Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States: Summary For Patients, Family, and Caregivers<\/a><\/p>\n

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AAFA Resource:<\/strong> Quick Allergy Card – Is this Anaphylaxis?<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Science of Anaphylaxis: Dr. Sarah M. Boudreau-Romano<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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References<\/a><\/b>
2. <\/sup>National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID)-Sponsored Expert Panel. \u201cGuidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States: Report of the NIAID-Sponsored Expert Panel<\/a>.\u201d <\/b>The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology <\/i>126.6 (2010): S1-S58.
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3. <\/sup>Sampson, H.A. et. al. \u201cSecond symposium on the definition and management of anaphylaxis: Summary report\u2014Second National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease\/Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network symposium<\/a>.\u201d The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology<\/i> 117.2 (2006): 391-397.
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4. <\/sup>Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Anaphylaxis in School & Other Settings. <\/i>2
nd<\/sup> Ed. Revised. 2011.
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14. <\/sup>Sampson, H.A., Mendelson, L. and Rosen, J.P. \u201cFatal and near-fatal anaphylactic reactions to food in children and adolescents<\/a>.\u201d New England Journal of Medicine <\/i>327 (1992): 380-384.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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