How can severe allergic reaction to food be treated?
Patient: my son has food allergies.  he had a reaction about 3 hours ago to something he ate.  he's 14 years old and i gave him 3 tsps of benadryl.  He had swollen lips, a bumpy tongue and itchy throat. most of it subsided quickly.  he still has what he said feels like a lump in his throat and his body he said feels tingly.  he had a slight rash on his arms and belly but it went away.  he just took another two teaspoons of benadryl, has not had any trouble breathing.  Do i need to take him to the ER though? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Considering the symptoms, you have to take him to the emergency room, he needs medical observation.As you say he has severe allergic reactions, so he might need prednisolone injections.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.