What to do if you have a food allergy
Disease description:
My son is 15 years old this year. At noon, I cooked fish, and after eating it, he said he felt itchy all over. A while later, he developed a rash. The doctor said he had an allergic reaction and advised me to find out what to do if experiencing a food allergy.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Food allergy is a common immune system reaction. When a food allergy occurs, the following measures should be taken promptly:
1. **Stop eating the allergenic food immediately**: Once allergic symptoms are detected, discontinue consumption of the suspected allergenic food immediately and avoid potential allergens.
2. **Seek medical assistance**: If symptoms are severe or persistent, seek immediate medical attention. The doctor will provide appropriate treatment based on the severity of the symptoms, which may include administration of antihistamines, corticosteroids, or epinephrine to relieve symptoms.
3. **Identify and avoid allergens**: Identify the allergens through medical tests (such as food challenge tests, skin prick tests, etc.), and strictly avoid these foods in daily diet.
4. **Implement emergency measures**: For severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, emergency treatment should be administered immediately, including injection of epinephrine.
