Anaphylaxis
Most allergy symptoms are generally mild, and not seriously life threatening. Anaphylaxis on the other hand, is one allergy symptom that has been known to cause death in individuals who suffer from severe allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis affects multiple organs and systems within the body, and can be caused by a number of different allergens in individuals who are allergic. Anaphylaxis only occurs in individuals who display hypersensitivity to a specific allergen, and become exposed to the particular allergen. Most individuals who are sensitive enough to a substance, know they are, and therefore avoid the substance as best they can.
Anaphylaxis is very severe, and affects the entire body. After initially being exposed to the particular allergen, the individual’s body becomes sensitized. If they are exposed to said allergen again, an allergic reaction occurs. This reaction can onset very quickly, and can be very debilitating. Some of the symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
• Constriction of Airways in the throat and lungs
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Severe Drop In Blood Pressure
• Heightened Pulse, and Heavy Heartbeat
• Dizziness, Nausea and Abdominal Pain
• Confusion and Disorientation
• Loss Of Consciousness
• Problems or Complications Breathing
• Flushed or Reddened Face
• Anxiety Attacks
• Diarrhea
• Swelling of the Lips, Cheeks, and Facial Features
• Encephalitis
• Hives
Anaphylactic shock is a very dangerous state to be in. If you know someone who is suffering from early signs of anaphylaxis, it is important that they seek medical attention right away before the symptoms become any more severe. Only trained medical professionals can effectively deal with anaphylactic attack.
Because the symptoms can lead to respiratory failure, brain damage is a very serious possibility if the individual stops breathing. Once the individual has ceased to continue breathing, rescue breathing (an important part of CPR) must be administered in order to keep oxygen flowing to the brain, and thus delay the onset of brain damage.
Epinephrine is usually administered to individuals suffering from anaphylaxis. Epinephrine prevents airway constriction, and helps stimulate the heart to continue beating. Many individuals who have previously had problems with anaphylaxis carry “epi-pens”, which allow them to easily inject themselves with epinephrine during an anaphylactic attack.
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