Joe Higginson suffered a deadly allergic reaction
A man allergic to nuts and almonds tragically died days after he ate a single mouthful of a butter chicken curry he ordered from a takeaway for a family meal. Joseph Higginson - a much-loved son and brother - had tolerated almonds before and had also eaten the dish before, his family said.
The inquest at Rochdale Coroners' Court heard that in June 2022, he was seen by an allergist, with a skin prick test later confirming he was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, almonds and coconuts. He was given an EpiPen - an auto-injector containing epinephrine to decrease a body's allergic reaction - and received guidance on anaphylaxis.
His EpiPen was administered to his thigh by his sister, but nothing happened and he collapsed. The family placed him in the recovery position and dialled 999 before he was also given adrenaline. CPR was carried out and he was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital, where he sadly died on January 4 last year.
Joe's sister Emily, 32, said the family have raised money to fund defibrillators in the area and for the charity Anaphylaxis UK after his death. Thanking all those who were involved in his medical care, she told the Manchester Evening News after the inquest: "People with allergies should always take the situation seriously.
Coroner Julie Mitchell commended the family for their efforts to save Joe's life, saying they couldn't have done anymore. She recorded a verdict of misadventure.
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