Child suffers allergic reaction with breathing difficulty, Gainesville FL


An 8-year-old boy near NW 9th Boulevard is having a severe allergic reaction. He is struggling to breathe and swallow. A doctor is present but is not giving an EpiPen because of the boy's heart condition. Benadryl has been given and emergency medical services are responding.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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7 Rescue 23 years funding to an allergic reaction near NW 9th Boulevard and Visions. Patient is an 8-year-old male conscious and breathing. He is alert but having difficulty breathing or swallowing and difficulty speaking. He has a history of a sulfa allergy.
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The doctor is with the patient and will not give an EpiPen due to his cardiac history. He has been given Benadryl, 1708.
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Near NW 9th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
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