But, it's also important to understand that sometimes, allergens can find you when you least expect it.
It's time to face your risk. To start your journey, choose an allergen:
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But, it's also important to understand that sometimes, allergens can find you when you least expect it.
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The skin is affected
This can be seen in swelling, hives or redness and can occur anywhere on the body.
Other symptoms can occur in the digestive system, including:
CRAMPS
NAUSEA
VOMITING
DIARRHEASome of the most dangerous symptoms can occur when blood vessels leak fluid.
This can lead to low blood pressure, which can cause faintness, dizziness and rapid heartbeat.
In rare cases the heart can stop beating altogether.
In the lungs, airways can tighten, making breathing difficult.
Swelling can cause the throat to become narrow. In rare cases, this can cut off breathing entirely.
It's important to understand that anaphylaxis is unpredictable.
You could experience any combination of these symptoms any time you're exposed.*
And even if your last reaction seemed mild, your next one could still be life threatening.
Helps reduce throat swelling
Helps expand airways
Helps elevate blood pressure
Antihistamines aren't indicated to treat anaphylaxis. National food allergy guidelines state they should only be used as secondary treatment.
Although rare, death from anaphylaxis can occur in 15-30 minutes.
Antihistamines can take up to an hour to work.
* Illustrations are for educational purposes only and are not a diagnostic tool.
* Illustrations are for educational purposes only and are not a diagnostic tool.
If you think you have severe allergies, the following 5 questions are intended to help get you ready for a conversation with your doctor about your potential risk.
The following 5 questions are intended to help get you ready for a conversation with their doctor about their potential risk.
Only your doctor can determine your potential to experience a life-threatening allergic reaction. These questions do not qualify as a diagnosis or assessment of your risk of experiencing anaphylaxis. Only a doctor can determine your loved one's potential to experience a life-threatening allergic reaction. These questions do not qualify as a diagnosis or assessment of their risk of experiencing anaphylaxis.
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First, what severe allergies do you have? Click all that apply. First, does your loved one have any other severe allergies their doctor should know about? Click all that apply.
What symptoms have you experienced with your severe allergy/allergies? Click all that apply. What symptoms has your loved one experienced with their severe allergy/allergies? Click all that apply.
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Have you been diagnosed with any of the following? Check all that apply. Has your loved one been diagnosed with any of the following? Check all that apply. |
What age range do you fall within? What age range does your loved one fall within?
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Which of the following actions are part of your
plan for managing your severe allergy?
Which of the following actions are part of your loved one's plan for managing their severe allergy?
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