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Anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis] is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Allergic Emergency” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#ff0000″ custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
ALLERGIC EMERGENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n If you think you are having anaphylaxis, use your self-injectable epinephrine and call 911.<\/p>\n Do not delay. Do not take antihistamines in place of epinephrine. Epinephrine is the most effective treatment for anaphylaxis.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”What Are the Symptoms of Anaphylaxis?” open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”What Are the Symptoms of Anaphylaxis?” module_class=”accord” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_line_height=”1em” body_text_color=”#505050″ body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”333″ custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Symptoms usually involve more than one organ system (part of the body), such as the skin or mouth, the lungs, the heart, and the gut. Some symptoms include:<\/p>\n Ask your doctor for a complete list of symptoms and an anaphylaxis action plan. Anaphylaxis must be treated right away to provide the best chance for improvement and prevent serious, potentially life-threatening complications.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What Is the Treatment for Anaphylaxis?” open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”What Is the Treatment for Anaphylaxis?” module_class=”accord” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_line_height=”1em” body_text_color=”#505050″ body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”333″ custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Epinephrine [ep-uh-NEF-rin] is the most important treatment available. Always carry epinephrine with so you can quickly treat a reaction wherever you are. (Learn more on our related website for Kids with Food Allergies: Epinephrine Is the First Line of Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions<\/a>).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What Causes Anaphylaxis?” open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”What Causes Anaphylaxis?” module_class=”accord” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_line_height=”1em” body_text_color=”#505050″ body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”333″ custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An allergy occurs when the body\u2019s immune system sees something as harmful and reacts. Your immune system tries to remove or isolate the trigger. The result is symptoms such as vomiting or swelling. The most common triggers of anaphylaxis are\u00a0allergens<\/em>. Medicines, foods, insect stings and bites, and latex most often cause severe allergic reactions.<\/p>\n With proper evaluation, allergists identify most causes of anaphylaxis. Some people have allergic reactions without any known exposure to common allergens. If an allergist cannot identify a trigger, the condition is\u00a0idiopathic anaphylaxis<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How Can I Tell the Difference Between Anaphylaxis and Asthma?” open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”How Can I Tell the Difference Between Anaphylaxis and Asthma?” module_class=”accord” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_line_height=”1em” body_text_color=”#505050″ body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”333″ custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n People with asthma often have allergies as well. This puts them at higher risk of developing anaphylaxis, which also can cause breathing problems. For that reason, it is important to manage your asthma well. Some of the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction or a severe asthma attack may seem similar. 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Common culprits are penicillin and other antibiotics, aspirin, and aspirin-related products and insulin.<\/li>\n
In the U.S., the most common food allergies are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, sesame, soy, and wheat. These are the most common allergens.\u201d In children, the most common food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, and wheat. In adults, the most common food allergies are shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts.<\/li>\n
Stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants can cause anaphylaxis. Certain tick bites can cause a person to develop severe allergic reactions to meat. Bites from the \u201ckissing bug\u201d and deer fly also cause a local allergic reaction.<\/li>\n
Natural rubber latex may cause a mild skin irritation or it can trigger a severe allergic reaction. Direct contact with latex items (latex gloves, condoms and balloons) can cause a reaction. Inhaling small latex particles that have become airborne can trigger latex allergy. Putting on and removing latex gloves can release small latex particles into the air.<\/li>\n
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare allergic reaction that occurs after vigorous physical activity. Temperature, seasonal changes, drugs, alcohol or eating certain foods before exercise may be co-factors. In other words, both exercise and this other factor have to be present for a person to have the severe allergic reaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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