Don't try to use an inhaler or antihistamine and wait to see what happens. Go straight for the epinephrine! Seconds count during anaphylaxis. Serious Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis. Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis pronounced: an-eh-fil-AK-siss most often happens during allergic reactions to: foods insect stings medicines latex Anaphylaxis can be scary.
But being prepared will help you treat a reaction quickly. Allergic reactions can cause: trouble breathing throat tightness or feeling like the throat or airways are closing hoarseness or trouble speaking wheezing nasal stuffiness or coughing nausea, belly pain, vomiting, or diarrhea trouble swallowing fast heartbeat or pulse skin itching, tingling, redness, or swelling hives a feeling like something bad is about to happen pale skin passing out Anaphylaxis can cause different symptoms at different times.
It's considered anaphylaxis if someone has: any severe symptoms, such as trouble breathing, repeated vomiting, passing out, or throat tightness or two or more mild symptoms, such as hives and vomiting or coughing and belly pain The person needs treatment right away. How Is Anaphylaxis Treated? What to Do if You Have Anaphylaxis Give yourself epinephrine right away if you start to: have trouble breathing feel tightness in your throat feel faint have two or more milder allergic symptoms together like hives with coughing Don't try to use an inhaler or antihistamine and wait to see what happens.
However, allergies to peanut, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish and lupin are usually lifelong. People with insect allergy need to always be aware of environments that may increase the risk of insect sting or bite, and do what they can to minimise exposure.
People that have experienced anaphylaxis because of insect allergy should discuss immunotherapy or desensitisation with their doctor. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:.
The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly. Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment. For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home. Severe allergic reactions anaphylaxis and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid.
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Signs of a mild to moderate allergic reaction include: swelling of lips, face, eyes hives or welts appearing on the skin tingling mouth abdominal pain, vomiting these are signs of anaphylaxis for insect allergy. Triggers for anaphylaxis Some of the more common triggers allergens that can lead to anaphylaxis include: food — any food can be a trigger. Ticks arachnids can also trigger anaphylaxis medicines — some prescription drugs such as penicillin , over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin and herbal preparations.
These include: poorly controlled asthma exercise alcohol fatigue posture — standing and walking hormonal changes for example, in women that are premenstrual or menstrual taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
You will need regular follow-up visits with an allergy specialist. Tests used in the diagnosis of allergy may include: medical history including detailed questioning about what led up to the event physical examination of signs and assessment of symptoms blood tests to check for the presence of particular antibodies skin prick tests to confirm or rule out suspected triggers tests to exclude other medical conditions that can look like an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.
Treatment for anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Adrenaline injection Adrenaline injection is used to treat anaphylaxis. Milk, egg, wheat and soy allergies usually begin in childhood and eventually may be outgrown.
Only your allergist can test for this. For more information on tests for food allergies, click here. We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies. Please complete the following form to download the resource.
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