“When should I take my child to the ER for an allergic reaction?”

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“When should I take my child to the ER for an allergic reaction?”

My son is 6 years old. I want to know when should I take my child to the ER for an allergic reaction?

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**Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote** Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS

That can be an anaphylactic reaction and should be seen in the ER.

**Kumar Alagappan** Emergency Physician Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Kumar Alagappan Emergency Physician Houston, Texas

Depends how severe. If there is any airway involvement- then yes