Anaphylactic shock

ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK - A serious, often life-threatening allergic reaction that is characterized by low blood pressure, shock (poor tissue perfusion), and difficulty breathing.
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A life-threatening condition where blood pressure is too low to sustain life.
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Alternate Names
: Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
Definition
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.
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Anaphylactic shock occurs when the body responds to a foreign substance, here the bee venom, by making immunoglobulin E (IgE).
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Anaphylactic shock
This is a severe allergic reaction. Common triggers include bee and wasp stings, nuts (especially peanuts), shellfish, eggs, latex and certain medications such as penicillin.
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ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK: A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissues (including the throat) and a sudden decline in blood pressure.
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anaphylactic shock
A severe and sometimes life-threatening immune system reaction to an antigen that a person has been previously exposed to. The reaction may include itchy skin, edema, collapsed blood vessels, fainting, and difficulty in breathing.
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Mild itching to anaphylactic shock and death in those allergic to venom.
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Anaphylaxis, also called anaphylactic shock, is a severe and sometimes life-threatening reaction to an allergen (the items that your child is allergic to are called allergens). It is a medical emergency, in most cases.
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Parents of children who have had severe reactions (anaphylactic shock) should ask the pediatrician about injection devices for epinephrine (Adrenalin). This is the first-line drug for such reactions.
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The injections, which are only available on prescription, are used in severe allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock (a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction).
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People with allergies that do not cause anaphylactic shock to these substances are not at higher risk for a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine. Mild allergic reactions may occur in some people, including rash and itching.
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Individuals who have a large local reaction are likely to have a similar response to subsequent bee stings. About 5 percent, however, will develop anaphylactic shock with subsequent stings.
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A few cases of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported. The severity of these toxic effects may depend on the amount consumed and the type of mistletoe plant eaten.
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Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure an allergy-causing substance (allergen). Anaphylaxis also is called anaphylactic shock.
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It should also be noted that some adverse reactions have been reported following psyllium usage including allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and hypersensitivity leading to anaphylactic shock.
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May be so allergic to a substance that skin testing could cause a severe allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock.
Has had positive skin tests to many foods. RAST can determine the foods to which a person is most allergic.
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It's also a good idea to wear an identification bracelet that describes what to do in case you go into anaphylactic shock and can't inject yourself. Go to the emergency room and get checked out by a physician even if your symptoms start to subside.
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