Anaphylaxis
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Anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis is a typically severe, and sometimes fatal, systemic reaction in a susceptible person exposed to a particular antigen after previous sensitization.[1][2]
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
Anaheim typically causes:
- breathing problems
- fainting or loss of consciousness
- fast heartbeat
- itching
- hives
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Symptom recognition[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Allergy
- Histamine
- Development of new sensitivities in ME/CFS and long COVID
- Epinephrine
- Immunological hypersensitivity
- Mast cell activation syndrome
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Anaphylaxis - NHS
- Anaphylaxis - British Society for Immunology
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Anaphylaxis". National Health Service. October 20, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Definition of ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved February 18, 2021.