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语言朋友(5) Imagine this：your child has just been involved in an emergency.You call 911.The medical workers rush in and begin asking you questions as they work to rescue your child.But they also ask questions about your child's medical history.It's hard to think clearly.You begin to answer and then end up saying，“I don't remember.I don't know.” So，many doctors suggest that parents keep a record of their children's important health facts handy.This can often help the medical team make a better and more rapid diagnosis (诊断) of a problem at a time when time really counts. The most important information to know is the child's allergies (过敏)．It is especially crucial if the child is allergic to any medicine — penicillin，for example.Food allergies can come into play，too，so make note of those as well.Children who have been hospitalized in the past may have developed latex (胶乳) allergies.Often this information can help emergency workers find a cause for problems like breathing difficulties. Keep a list of any medicine，including what your child is now taking.Some medicines can cause an adverse reaction when they are taken together，so the doctors need this information before they give your child anything.You'll need to know when the child took the medicine last and how much was taken. It is also important to tell emergency workers about any health problem or illness your child has had.These preexisting conditions can have a huge effect on the type of tests and treatment in an emergency. | 
