Anaphylaxis Awareness: Recognize Symptoms and Immediate Actions

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen.
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Anaphylaxis FAQ


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Is anaphylaxis a serious allergic reaction?

Anaphylaxis (pronounced anna-fill-axis) is a serious whole-body allergic reaction. It can occur when someone is exposed to something they are allergic to (known as an allergen). What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis (pronounced anna-fill-axis) is a serious and often sudden allergic reaction, requiring emergency treatment.

Is anaphylaxis life threatening?

Anaphylaxis is when you have a severe allergic reaction. Most commonly, it happens after you eat certain foods or get stung by an insect. Going into anaphylactic shock can be life-threatening. If you notice symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as having trouble breathing, use an epinephrine injector. This anaphylaxis treatment can save your life.

What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is the name given to an extreme form of allergic reaction. Typically, it occurs very suddenly and without warning. The symptoms affect many parts of the body. Anaphylaxis can cause swelling of the lips and tongue, breathing problems, collapse and loss of consciousness.

What is biphasic anaphylaxis?

Biphasic anaphylaxis is when you have a second wave of symptoms after the first symptoms go away. This second wave can be hours or even days after the first wave. About 20% of people who have anaphylaxis get biphasic anaphylaxis. What causes anaphylaxis? Food allergies are one of the main causes of anaphylaxis.

What causes anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis happens when your body has a serious reaction to something you're allergic to. medicines such as antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Sometimes it's not known what caused an anaphylactic reaction. NHS information about anaphylaxis, including symptoms, when to get help, treatment and prevention.

Is anaphylaxis a life threatening reaction?

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly. It can be caused by food, medicine or insect stings. Call 999 if you think you or someone else is having an anaphylactic reaction. Symptoms of anaphylaxis happen very quickly.

Can an allergic reaction be anaphylaxis?

Most healthcare professionals consider an allergic reaction to be anaphylaxis when it involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure. Any one or more of the following symptoms may be present – these are often referred to as the ‘ABC’ symptoms. In extreme cases there could be a dramatic fall in blood pressure.

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