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Anaphylaxis
Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
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Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Tests
Examination of the skin may show hives and angioedema (swelling of the eyes or face). The skin may be blue (cyanosis) from lack of oxygen or may be pale from shock. Angioedema in the throat may be severe enough to block the airway.
Listening to the lungs with a stethoscope (auscultation) may reveal wheezing or indicate fluid (pulmonary edema). The pulse is rapid, and blood pressure may be low. Weakness, pale skin, heart arrhythmias, mental confusion, and other signs may indicate shock.
Testing for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) is postponed until after treatment.
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• Definition
• Anaphylaxis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anaphylaxis Symptoms & Signs
• Anaphylaxis Prevention
• Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Tests
• Anaphylaxis Treatment
• Anaphylaxis Prognosis
• Anaphylaxis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergies
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Pulmonary Edema
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Pulse
• X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Tracheostomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Auscultation
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Breathing Difficulty
• Confusion
• Cough
• CPR
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Intravenous
• Itching
• Nasal Congestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Paleness
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rashes
• Shock
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Systemic
• Weakness
• Wheezing
Review Date : 1/17/2002
Reviewed By : Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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