Whelehans Health Blog — Allergic Reaction
Understanding signs and treatment of serious allergies can save lives
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Emma Sloan, 14, was out for a family meal in December 2013 when she ate a sauce containing peanuts and suffered a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. She died on O’Connell St in Dublin because she did not receive a life-saving injection of adrenaline in time. Few people ever experience a reaction as severe as Emma did, but more awareness of food allergies will save lives. In an Irish...