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With Dr José Costa, senior paediatric consultant and NHS paedatric allergy service leader (thechildrensallergy.co.uk)

Allergy anxiety

Q My daughter is scared of using her EpiPen to stop her allergic reactions. Are there any other ways we can treat her nut allergy?

Kimberley, Okehampton

If the allergic reaction is mild with symptoms such as hives, redness, mild swellings on the face or around mouth or eyes, then taking antihistamines might help.

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