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Anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis] is a serious allergic reaction that can progress rapidly. It may involve multiple body organ systems. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. People with food allergies should have a allergy action plan<\/a>\u00a0to help guide them on recognizing symptoms and prompt treatment to stop the reaction.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAAFA\u2019s Allergy Anaphylaxis Action Plan provides information and instructions on how to manage an allergic reaction. It includes:<\/p>\n\nSymptoms to watch in infants\/toddlers under age 3 or in people ages 3 and older (including children, teens, and adults)<\/li>\nInstructions for using epinephrine<\/li>\nWhat to do in an emergency<\/li>\nA guide to help you decide when to “watch and wait” and when to get emergency care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTake the form below to your doctor and have them fill it out and review it with you. If this plan is for your child, share it with schools, babysitters, and other caregivers. <\/p>\nAlthough the plan’s title states “Food Allergy”, it can be used for any allergy that is at risk of progressing to anaphylaxis. 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AAFA\u2019s Allergy Anaphylaxis Action Plan provides information and instructions on how to manage an allergic reaction. It includes:<\/p>\n
Take the form below to your doctor and have them fill it out and review it with you. If this plan is for your child, share it with schools, babysitters, and other caregivers. <\/p>\n
Although the plan’s title states “Food Allergy”, it can be used for any allergy that is at risk of progressing to anaphylaxis. This is includes bee\/wasp stings, drug allergies, latex allergy.<\/p>\n
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Additional languages for Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan for Under Age 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nArabic<\/a><\/li>\nBengali<\/a><\/li>\nBurmese<\/a><\/li>\nChinese<\/a><\/li>\nIndonesian<\/a><\/li>\nJapanese<\/a><\/li>\nKhmer<\/a><\/li>\nKorean<\/a><\/li>\nPortuguese<\/a><\/li>\nRussian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\nAdditional languages for Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan for Age 3 and Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nArabic<\/a><\/li>\nBengali<\/a><\/li>\nBurmese<\/a><\/li>\nChinese<\/a><\/li>\nIndonesian<\/a><\/li>\nJapanese<\/a><\/li>\nKhmer<\/a><\/li>\nKorean<\/a><\/li>\nPortuguese<\/a><\/li>\nRussian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Symptoms” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nSymptoms of Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)<\/h2>\nSigns and symptoms of anaphylaxis in children, teens, and adults include:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSkin rash, itching, hives<\/span><\/li>\nSwelling of the lips, tongue, or throat<\/span><\/li>\nShortness of breath, trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing<\/span><\/li>\nStomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCommon signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers include:1<\/sup><\/p>\n\nSkin rash, itching, hives<\/li>\nSwelling of the lips, tongue, or throat<\/li>\nStomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, spitting up<\/li>\nTongue thrusting, tongue pulling, licking lips repeatedly, ear pulling<\/li>\nArching back, bringing knees to the chest<\/li>\nCoughing, wheezing, hoarse voice, belly breathing, chest or neck \u201ctugging\u201d<\/li>\nRubbing eyes, itchy or red eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTreatment for Anaphylaxis<\/h2>\nEpinephrine<\/a> works quickly and can stop the symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. 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Common signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers include:1<\/sup><\/p>\n\nSkin rash, itching, hives<\/li>\nSwelling of the lips, tongue, or throat<\/li>\nStomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, spitting up<\/li>\nTongue thrusting, tongue pulling, licking lips repeatedly, ear pulling<\/li>\nArching back, bringing knees to the chest<\/li>\nCoughing, wheezing, hoarse voice, belly breathing, chest or neck \u201ctugging\u201d<\/li>\nRubbing eyes, itchy or red eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTreatment for Anaphylaxis<\/h2>\nEpinephrine<\/a> works quickly and can stop the symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. It is important to use it immediately. 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