SG WOMAN DIED AFTER EATING PRAWNS. ALLERGIC REACTION

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Ms. Khoo Siew Hong, 60-years-old dies after eating prawns. Earlier this month she had prawns and nothing happened.  She assumed that it was safe and she knew she was allergic to prawns but insisted on having prawns.

After 20mins or so of having the prawns, the allergic reaction started and she felt a shortness of breath. Helpers called SCDF and she was rushed to the hospital.

She later died because of a severe allergic reaction.