Anaphylaxis: Symptoms & Signs

Anaphylaxis is a rare, severe allergic reaction that is life-threatening. The most common allergic triggers of anaphylaxis include drugs (such as penicillin), insect stings, foods (peanuts, shellfish), X-ray dye, and latex. Symptoms and signs can vary and begin either immediately after contact with the allergen or after a short time period (15 minutes to an hour). Hives, difficulty breathing, a feeling of impending doom, and reduced blood pressure are among the symptoms and signs that can occur. The severity of symptoms and signs varies among people; the more rapid the onset of symptoms and signs, the greater the likelihood of a severe reaction.

Other anaphylaxis symptoms and signs

• Anxiety
• Chest Tightness
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Breathing
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Feeling of Doom
• Flushing
• Hives
• Hoarseness
• Itching
• Loss of Consciousness
• Low Blood Pressure
• Pale Skin
• Rapid Heart Rate
• Reddened Skin
• Runny Nose
• Sense of  a Lump in the Throat
• Sneezing
• Stomach Cramps
• Swelling
• Vomiting
• Wheezing

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