Anaphylactic allergic reaction
Be Safe from Anaphylaxis-Mayo Clinic
Every year up to two thousand people in the United States and Canada die from anaphylaxis — a serious allergic reaction. The most common causes are allergies to peanuts, insect bites and seafood. But not all anaphylactic reactions are severe. They can be mild with subtler symptoms. And most people don’t know that if you’ve had a mild reaction in the past, you’re at risk of having a life threatening one in the future. More from Mayo Clinic on a new anaphylaxis awareness campaign.
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How to recognise symptoms of anaphylaxis
Recognising the symptoms of anaphylaxis and going into anaphylactic shock is very important for sufferers and carers. Watch this useful video to see how to recognise the symptoms and when you should administer an Adrenaline Auto-Injector epipen pen.
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A video of an anaphylatic attack.
What happens in anaphylactic reaction