The maker of EpiPen sticks it to patients

Recently, friends of ours had a frightening experience: They were on vacation, and ordered takeout from an unfamiliar restaurant. They specifically asked about peanuts: “Are the egg rolls fried in peanut oil? Our daughter has an allergy.” The server replied: “No, no peanut oil.” And so they ordered the egg rolls. Awhile after eating an egg roll, their school-aged child Anna (not her real name) complained of a tummy ache. Then, nausea. They thought maybe she’d eaten too quickly, or too much. Suddenly, she started sneezing, sneezing repeatedly and uncontrollably, and wheezing. “Pollen,” they thought. “She’s been running around outside with the other kids.” They gave her a Benadryl. But within a minute or two, she broke out into hives, and her face started to swell. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Meds Pediatrics Source Type: blogs