Respiratory: Toddler, Epi Pen

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Poll for Allergy Mommas - What Is Your First Line of Defense?

I am so sad whenever I hear about a child dying of anaphylaxis after eating something they were allergic to. But I'm very curious. Every time I read an article about someone who died, even after they were given an epinephrine injection, there is no mention of Benadryl or any other antihistamine. A lot of allergy bloggers and columnists have also written about their experiences of administering an epi-pen to their child. Still no mention of giving an antihistamine to the child before the epi-pen. I always carry Benadryl, an epi-pen,...

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An Always Sick Baby

I have a 15 month old son who has been sick almost constantly for 6 months...

Allergies

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Epi Pen ????

My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf life for something that you hopefully will not need to use often. Of course if this is the norm that is fine but I feel like maybe the pharmacy just gave me an old one that they had on the shelf and if that is the case I am going back up there. So if someone could check theirs and let me know I would sooo appreciate it!

Cold & Flu

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12 Month Old with Dairy allergies....rice Milk??

Ok mommies, I'm hoping there's someone who can help me out here. I nursed my first child to 16 months but he did cow's milk during his weaning time....and up until we found out about LOTS of major food allergies. Now my second child is 12 months old and still nursing but will take a sippy cup and I would just like to begin cutting out one feeding at a time....problem is can't do cow's milk. She has an obvious problem with dairy as she had excorcist like projectile vomiting until I stopped consuming dairy. Anyway, I have read a bit...