Clinical Case Story

More Than Just a Rash: Early Recognition of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis in an Adolescent

By Dr. Radhika Nair · Jun 17, 2026

A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with generalized itching, hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, and dizziness within 20 minutes of eating peanuts at a family gathering. He had experienced mild allergic reactions after...

A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with generalized itching, hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, and dizziness within 20 minutes of eating peanuts at a family gathering. He had experienced mild allergic reactions after...

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