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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - thanks for all the advice.  I will push back on my pediatrician again about testing.

To give some more information, DD's lips were *hugely* swollen - maybe 20+ times their normal size - she looked cartoon-ish.  I was very concerned that her throat was also swelling up that much which is why I was inclined to go to the ER.  I also paged my pediatrician and he told me about the benadryl and to then go to the ER.  The benadryl kicked in immediately and by the time we got to the ER she was still really swollen but it was clearly getting better. [b] ER doctor told me I only need to come the next time if she is having breathing problems, so lesson learned about when we need to go.  [/b]

Also, strawberries were from same bag as she had been having all week (we do freeze dried fruit as "dessert") so unlikely it was a bad batch.  I appreciate the tip about the sulfides - the ingredients on the package don't include anything but strawberries and it says it has no preservatives, but I will call the company to ask if the freeze-drying process involves some sort of chemical that isn't listed.

We have already introduced peanut butter, eggs, fish, etc, but I will watch closely the next time she has these, especially peanut butter.

Again, I appreciate your advice!
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ER doctor is wrong.

Lip and mouth swelling as you describe is ER worthy.

So is a full body reaction without wheezing.

So is projectile vomiting along with any mouth/throat reaction.

In those cases, epi immediately, then ER.

If you wait to go to the ER until breathing issues develop, then you might be too late.

Go to an allergist OP. ER doc does not sound like he is informed.[/quote]

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