Dr Nadia Leonidou is a @cubcarehealth Paediatric Emergency Physician, and mum. Both Dr Nadia and her daughter have life threatening allergies, so she has the perspective of patient, mum and doctor!
Join Dr Nadia and CPR Kids founder Sarah Hunstead talking all about allergies:
🐝 what is allergy/anaphylaxis
🐝 what are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis (how is it different from mild-moderate allergy)
🐝 what to do when it occurs
🐝 how to use an Epipen (adrenaline autoinjector)
🐝 tips on Epipen storage
And stay tuned for Part Two of our conversation (date TBC):
Keeping your child safe once they have been diagnosed with an allergy
🥜 tips on reading ingredients on shampoos, creams, lotions etc.
🥜 how your child can keep his/herself safe
🥜 food phobias and fussy eating
***THIS BROADCAST IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY - PLEASE CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS HAVING A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION***
