If you suspect you are having an anaphylactic reaction, call 9-1-1 and/or seek out emergency medical services immediately!
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur in seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen. It causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that causes the body to go into shock, requiring an injection of epinephrine and a trip to an emergency room. If you don’t have epinephrine, you must go to the emergency room immediately; if left untreated, anaphylaxis can be fatal.
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Symptoms can include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Skin reactions, such as hives, itching and flushed/pale skin
-Low blood pressure (hypotension)
-Constriction of your airways
-Swollen tongue/throat
-Wheezing/trouble breathing
-Weak/rapid pulse
-Nausea/vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Dizziness and/or fainting
