Toddler Plays With Brothers in Backyard, Then Things Take a Terrifying Turn
On the way to the ER, mom Lexi Johnson noticed her 2-year-old drifting in and out of consciousness.
A 2-year-old boy named Rolin from Thomasville, Georgia, was playing outside with his brothers when an alarming transformation occurred - his face began to swell suddenly. In a desperate attempt to protect him, his parents Lexi and Cody Johnson rushed him to the emergency room. Lexi, 30, and Cody, 36, immediately began treating Rolin at home by running cold water over him.
Despite initial advice from his pediatrician to watch for facial swelling, Rolin's condition deteriorated rapidly. His parents, accompanied by his sister-in-law, raced to the hospital in the car. Upon arrival, Rolin was given emergency treatment including epinephrine, steroids, and antihistamines. The family, shocked by the incident, has since become more cautious about fire ants, which are common in their Southern region.
Despite the frightening experience, Rolin is now back to his normal self, eager to continue playing outside like any other little boy.
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