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Parent describes terrifying moment when child's allergy shot made symptoms worse

The Pitch · #175 Above Health: The Allergy Clinic of the Future

“Her chest is having trouble breathing, and I start freaking out because I'd never given her a second shot before.”

4:09 / 4:32

She's like, I don't want a shot. I don't want an EpiPen. And I I have to give her one, but ten minutes after the shot, her symptoms got worse. Her O2 dropped to 90, which is near critical. She's belaboring. Her chest is having trouble breathing, and I start freaking out because I'd never given her a second shot before. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. Can I give her a third or fourth?

About this clip

A parent recounts a frightening medical emergency when their child's allergy treatment backfired, causing oxygen levels to drop to critical levels. The clip captures the panic and uncertainty of not knowing whether to administer additional shots when the first treatment fails.

Why this clip

This visceral account of a treatment failure highlights the real-world stakes and emotional weight behind healthcare innovation in allergy care.

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