13-Year-Old Milk-Allergic Boy Hospitalized After Eating Ice Cream Containing Milk Residue
A 13-year-old boy from Safed with a milk allergy was hospitalized in critical condition after unknowingly consuming an ice cream bar containing milk residues. Following ingestion, he developed a full-body rash and shortness of breath. His parents rushed him to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, where his condition deteriorated en route, reaching a life-threatening state.
Upon arrival, the pediatric emergency team admitted him urgently and managed to stabilize his condition, which is now classified as mild. Dr. Diana Paor Qassem, head of the pediatric emergency department at Ziv, emphasized the crucial role of rapid hospital arrival in treating and saving lives in allergic reactions. She credited the swift diagnosis and intervention by doctors Reem Ali and Alaa Ganaim, alongside the nursing staff, for saving the boy's life.
The hospital highlighted that quick recognition and treatment in the emergency room were vital in preventing a fatal outcome. The boy remains under medical care but is no longer in danger.
Summary: A 13-year-old milk-allergic boy from Safed was hospitalized in critical condition after eating an ice cream containing milk residues but was stabilized at Ziv Medical Center thanks to rapid medical intervention.
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