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Anaphylaxis

Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic

Definition

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.

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Shock	Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis	Hives
Food Allergies	Insect Stings and Allergy
Allergic Reactions to Medication	Antibodies

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Diseases & Conditions

• Allergies
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Pulmonary Edema

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• 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

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