Medical Description

Anaphylaxis is an acute, systemic and severe allergic reaction. Medical profesional distinguish between “true anaphylaxis” and “pseudo-anaphylaxis.” The symptoms, treatment, and risk of death are identical, but “true” anaphylaxis is always caused by degranulation of mast cells or basophils that is mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE).angioedema (swelling of the face, neck and throat),

Symptoms

• difficulty breathing (respiratory distress)
• hypotension (low blood pressure)
• fainting, unconsciousness
• urticaria (hives)
• flushing of the skin, especially the neck and hands
• angioedema, or swelling of the face, neck and throat
• itching
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• anxiety
• tears

General Information

Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction most often related to respiratory distress and respiratory failure. However, anaphylaxis can involve many organs of the body besides the respiratory tract, including the stomach, heart and skin. Victims may experience dizziness, fainting, hives, itching, swelling of the mouth and throat, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. Symptoms usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergic substance, but in rare cases a victim of anaphylaxis may not experience a reaction for up to four hours after exposure to an allergen.

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