It will also go into treatments and prevention.
Very rarely, anaphylaxis can last for days to weeks.
But the presence of low blood pressure is not required for anaphylaxis to occur.
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As well, normal blood pressure measurements do not necessarily mean that anaphylaxis is not severe.
What Causes and Triggers Anaphylaxis?
Most fatal cases of anaphylaxis in the outpatient setting are due to food.
How Do You Treat Anaphylaxis?
This is true regardless of whether you are sure you are having an allergic reaction.
You must then get to an emergency room for further care and monitoring.
Call 911 or get immediate transport to an emergency room if no EpiPen is available.
Healthcare providers can give other medications at the same time as epinephrine, but getting epinephrine is paramount.
Those who have developed wheezing are also treated with bronchodilators like albuterol.
Use of an EpiPen
An EpiPen auto-injector does most of the work for you.
You need monitoring and assessment for further treatment.
While prevention is vital, having the best treatments on hand can prevent severe symptoms and death.
check that you have this prescription and keep it updated every few years.
Outlook
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency, but it is uncommon.
Less than 2% of the population will develop anaphylaxis sometime during their life.
Whatever the case, fatal anaphylaxis is rare.
They can save a life.
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