Phillip Schofield praised paramedics after they saved his neighbour’s gardener from a medical emergency in West London.
The This Morning presenter posted a story on Instagram yesterday evening (August 11) about the unnamed gardener being stung by a bee three times causing an anaphylactic shock at the next door property in Chiswick.
His story featured a picture of the ambulance which had come to the rescue.
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The ITV host wrote on his Instagram story: “When the gardener next door is stung 3 times by a bee and goes into anaphylactic shock.
“And our incredible ambulance and paramedic team are here in 3 minutes!!
“We are SO lucky to have them.”
He carried on praising the emergency services quick arrival with a few final words and a love emoji.
He shared that his neighbour was ‘going to be fine’ and said a final ‘thank you’ to the paramedics involved.
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be very serious if not treated quickly.
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It usually gets triggered by an allergy or a wasp and bee sting and can be life-threatening.
The symptoms of an anaphylactic shock include feeling lightheaded, breathing difficulties, wheezing, a fast heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion and anxiety, and collapsing or losing consciousness.
An adrenaline auto-injector can help prevent future episodes.
Phillip is currently spending more time at home instead of presenting This Morning alongside co-host Holly Willoughby.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have returned to the daytime show for the time being.
The married couple took over the reins in mid-July as regular hosts Phillip and Holly enjoy a well-earned rest and a relaxing summer.
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