Hive reaction query (known food allergy)

[SJL]

Hi, I hope his hives have cleared up now.
A few years ago my daughter had a reaction to strong food colourings (in dairy snacks) and came out in hives. It spread everywhere and took 4-5 days to clear with regular antihistamines. At the time she had a cold and the doctor said it may take longer because her body was fighting hard already to clear the infections and then in come the hives which added to the fight.

It could possibly be the same case as your son (or the doctor I saw may have had no idea). If it were me I would continue with the zyrtec until you see he doc and go from there.
Good luck, I hope he clears soon.

[belfie]

Thanks for your reply SJL. I ended up continuing with the zyrtec everytime I saw more hives. It took just over 48 hours and then settled (just BEFORE we were going to go to the doctors - of course!) so I didn't end up taking him. It's interesting what the doc said about the cold impacting the recovery time though. I didn't realise that it could take so long for the reaction to settle down.

Thanks again