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Toddler ends up in ICU after airline staff ‘mocks’ mom’s allergy warnings, lawsuit says
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 10 Nov 2025
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I’m not in the persons’ shoes but why on earth would you continue on your globetrotting itinerary after an anaphylactic reaction in a three year old without visiting a hospital? Or at least a doctor? It says right on the EpiPens to administer and then immediately seek emergency medical care.
Once it over, it's over. Can't see what a doctor could do after the fact.
Yes, but it's not necessarily over after using the EpiPen...
Just like a heart attack?
No, with a life threatening event like anaphylaxis it is imperative to attend a hospital immediately, preferably via ambulance so the paramedics can address any issues.
Epinephrine can cause significant disturbance to the cardiovascular system and may have lead-on effects, and as seen in this case, anaphylaxis isn’t simply “over”.