How can I reduce the swelling on my son's eye?

Question

My son had an allergic reaction to some seafood we ate and his right eye is now swollen. What can I do?

Answer 1

Benadryl and a cool cloth sounds right, but you need to watch his breathing very, very carefully. A bad allergic reaction can close down a person's airways. You should call your doctor to confirm what to do and see if further testing is required. Some people's allergies can be life threatening, so don't treat this lightly. Hope he feels better fast!

Answer 2

piriton works for my daughters allergic reactions, also give him cold paper towels to press on to ease

Answer 3

Go to your Doctor at once.

Answer 4

give him benedryl exactly as noted on the bottle for a few days.  follow up with the pediatrician.  start carrying an epi-pen and take a CPR course.

Answer 5

Mine has this with some fruit. Piriton will cure it safetly and easily. Available from pharmacies in UK, in US it may have a different name?

Answer 6

Benadryl and some ice packs or cold towels.

Answer 7

you need to give him an antihistermine. You really need to go for allergy testing. Reactions get worse evertime and it sounds like he has a VERY bad allergy to seafood and it will be worth investigating whether you need to carry an epipen