{
  "id": 7452753,
  "title": "Nut allergies: When can a mild cough send you to hospital? UAE doctors explain how to spot danger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/nut-allergies-when-can-a-mild-cough-send-you-to-hospital-uae-doctors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/nut-allergies-when-can-a-mild-cough-send-you-to-hospital-uae-doctors-explain-how-to-spot-danger-1.500674531"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A single bite of nuts can trigger a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, which can develop rapidly within minutes. For example, a child playing with friends after eating nuts might initially appear fine, but could start coughing and experiencing difficulty breathing within a short time. Nut allergies can cause a range of symptoms, from skin reactions like hives and itching, to respiratory issues such as wheezing and throat tightness, and even life-threatening situations like anaphylaxis. Early signs can be subtle, particularly in young children, and may include irritability, difficulty feeding, or changes in behavior. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction that affects the respiratory or cardiovascular system. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of the tongue or throat, dizziness, fainting, or a sudden drop in blood pressure. Immediate treatment with adrenaline, carried out through an auto-injector, is essential to reverse the symptoms and prevent further deterioration. If anaphylaxis is suspected, it should be treated as a medical emergency - epinephrine should be administered without delay, followed by seeking emergency medical help. Those with severe allergies should always have their adrenaline auto-injector on hand and ensure they have a personalized emergency action plan in place.",
  "summary": "A single bite, is all it takes. A child suddenly rubbing their tongue after a biscuit. An adult breaking into hives after a restaurant meal. Swollen lips after a handful of nuts that never caused a problem before. Nut allergy often announces itself in ways that are easy to dismiss. Dubai-based mum R. Pavithra recalls the first time her six-year-old son grabbed a handful of nuts. For around 15…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}