{"id":271,"date":"2018-03-22T13:47:14","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T13:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/?p=271"},"modified":"2021-10-23T11:30:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-23T11:30:35","slug":"know-anaphylaxis-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/know-anaphylaxis-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about Anaphylaxis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment &#038; Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Anaphylaxis?<\/h2>\n<p>Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction which affects more than one body part at the same time. The most common causes of anaphylactic reactions include foods, insect stings, latex &amp; some medications. When you are allergic to some substance, the immune system overreacts with allergens &amp; releases chemicals.<br \/>\nThe mild symptoms of allergic reactions include watery eyes, a runny nose or skin problems with the rash. The second anaphylactic reaction is known as the biphasic reaction, which occurs after 12 hours of initial reaction.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Anaphylaxis symptoms start within few minutes soon after the contact with an allergen. Symptoms include:<br \/>\n1. Trouble in breathing &amp; tightness of throat.<br \/>\n2. Swelling.<br \/>\n3. Cardiac arrest.<br \/>\n4. Low blood pressure rapid heartbeat.<br \/>\n5. Abdominal pain.<br \/>\n6. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.<br \/>\n7. Cardiac Arrest<\/p>\n<h2>Causes of Anaphylaxis<\/h2>\n<p>Some Common causes of Anaphylaxis include:<br \/>\n1. Certain medications, especially penicillin, anesthesia, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/know-aspirin-intake-can-kill\/\">aspirin<\/a><\/span><\/strong> medications.<br \/>\n2. Insect stings like bees, hornets, fire ants.<br \/>\n3. Food allergens include fish, cow\u2019s milk, eggs, &amp; some tree nuts.<br \/>\n4. Latex found in syringes, adhesive tapes, balloons &amp; disposable gloves.<br \/>\n5. Allergies or Asthma.<br \/>\n6. Pollens such as grass &amp; tree pollens.<\/p>\n<p>The anaphylaxis diagnosis is based on the symptoms that occur after contact with an allergen that you are allergic to. The symptoms can be seen within 5 to 30 minutes.<br \/>\n1. The anaphylaxis diagnosis includes skin tests &amp; blood tests.<br \/>\n2. You may be asked to provide the list of substances that you are allergic to.<br \/>\n3. Serum tryptase might help in diagnosing anaphylaxis.<br \/>\n4. Testing for food allergies.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do in an <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/medical-transportation-india\/\">Emergency<\/a><\/strong><\/span> anaphylaxis<\/h2>\n<p>If you are with someone who is showing signs of anaphylaxis, act fast. And, even if you are not sure about symptoms of anaphylaxis, take the following steps immediately.<br \/>\n1. Call for emergency medical help.<br \/>\n2. Place the person in a better comfortable position.<br \/>\n3. Give medications to treat allergy attack, if they have them.<br \/>\n4. If the person is having trouble breathing never try to give anything by mouth.<br \/>\n5. Check person\u2019s breathing &amp; pulse. If the person is unconscious administer CPR.<\/p>\n<h2>Prevention of anaphylaxis<\/h2>\n<p>1. Always keep the emergency medical kit with medications that are prescribed by your doctor.<br \/>\n2. Alert your doctor about your drug <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/know-causes-allergy\/\">allergies<\/a><\/span><\/strong> if any.<br \/>\n3. Avoid the allergen contact. Especially if you are allergic to insects, be cautious when they\u2019re nearby.<br \/>\n4. If you are allergic to food items, try to avoid them &amp; read the labels before eating such food items.<br \/>\n5. Avoid your allergic trigger.<\/p>\n<h2>Complications of anaphylaxis<\/h2>\n<p>1. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/6-critical-skills-giving-first-aid-heart-attack\/\">Cardiac arrest<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<br \/>\n2. Shock.<br \/>\n3. Airway Blockage.<br \/>\n4. No breathing or respiratory arrest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction which affects more than one body part at the same time. 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