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Slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis Slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis. The slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis or SRS-A is a mixture of the leukotrienes LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4. Mast cells secrete it during the anaphylactic reaction, inducing inflammation. It can be found in basophils.
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Does your mouth itch when you eat fresh fruits? The risk of a severe allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis is low; however, if symptoms include difficulty breathing, cough, wheeze, hives, severe throat tightness, rapid pulse or loss of consciousness (shock), seek emergency care as this could indicate a severe food allergic reaction.
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Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction) Although the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction usually occur within seconds to minutes after exposure to a trigger, some reactions can occur up to two hours after the exposure. Possible symptoms and signs of an anaphylactic reaction include: Skin symptoms: itching, flushing, hives, and swelling (angioedema) Gastrointestinal symptoms: abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Respiratory symptoms: nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing. Cardiovascular symptoms: dizziness, lightheadedness, fast heart rate (tachycardia), and low blood pressure. Additionally, those affected often report a feeling of impending doom..
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Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis: Introduction. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis, also called an anaphylactic reaction or allergic shock, can be fatal. Anaphylaxis develops rapidly, often within minutes, and is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency care.
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Allergy Symptoms of anaphylaxis generally begin within minutes to a few hours after exposure to a trigger. The most common symptoms of anaphylaxis are hives (urticaria) and swelling of the skin (angioedema), which occur in 80 to 90 percent of reactions.
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- The body's response to anaphylaxis is to release adrenaline, a natural antidote to some of the chemicals released as part of a severe allergic reaction. Injected adrenaline works rapidly to reduce throat swelling, open up the airways, and maintain blood pressure.
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- Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly. It is also known as anaphylactic shock. Signs of anaphylaxis include: itchy skin or a raised, red skin rash.
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- Anaphylaxis symptoms usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Sometimes, however, anaphylaxis can occur a half-hour or longer after exposure. Anaphylaxis symptoms include: 1  Skin reactions, including hives along with itching, and flushed or pale skin (almost always present with anaphylaxis).
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Tachyphylaxis Tachyphylaxis (Greek ταχύς, tachys, rapid, and φύλαξις, phylaxis, protection) is a medical term describing an acute rapid decrease in response to a drug after its administration. It can occur after an initial dose or after a series of small doses. Increasing the dose of the drug may be able to restore the original response.
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- The pharmacologic actions of epinephrine address the pathophysiologic changes caused by anaphylaxis. All other drugs have a delayed onset of action. Epinephrine should be administered as soon as possible when anaphylaxis is recognized, and the patient should be transported to the nearest emergency room.
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Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. After being exposed to a substance such as bee sting venom, the person's immune system becomes sensitized to it. When the person is exposed to that allergen again, an allergic reaction may occur. Anaphylaxis happens quickly after the exposure. The condition is severe and involves the whole body. Tissues in different parts of the body release histamine and other substances.
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Anaphylaxis When the person is exposed to that allergen again, an allergic reaction may occur. Anaphylaxis happens quickly after the exposure. The condition is severe and involves the whole body. Tissues in different parts of the body release histamine and other substances.
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Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction) 1 The vast majority of people will never have an anaphylactic reaction. 2  The most common causes of anaphylaxis include drugs, such as penicillin, insect stings, foods (peanuts, shellfish), X-ray dye, and latex. 3  The symptoms of anaphylaxis may vary and can include hives, tongue swelling, vomiting, and even shock.
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Allergic reactions The most severe form is called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. Allergic reactions occur more often in people who have a family history of allergies. Substances that don't bother most people (such as venom from bee stings and certain foods, medications, and pollens) can trigger allergic reactions in certain people.
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- But they can be caused by any allergen. Like other allergic reactions, an anaphylactic reaction does not usually occur after the first exposure to an allergen but may occur after a subsequent exposure. However, many people do not recall a first exposure.
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- 1 Common triggers of an anaphylactic reaction include drugs, such as penicillin, insect stings, foods (peanuts, shellfish), X-ray dye, and latex.  The symptoms of anaphylaxis may vary and can include hives, tongue swelling, vomiting, and even shock.
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- Some people have severe, life-threatening reactions to bee stings or insect bites. This is called anaphylactic shock. This condition can occur very quickly and lead to rapid death if not treated quickly. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can occur quickly and affect the whole body.
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- Some people have severe, life-threatening reactions to bee stings or insect bites. This is called anaphylactic shock. This condition can occur very quickly and lead to rapid death if not treated quickly. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can occur quickly and affect the whole body. They include: 1  Chest pain.
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Practice Essentials Practice Essentials. Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially fatal, multiorgan system reaction caused by the release of chemical mediators from mast cells and basophils.The classic form involves prior sensitization to an allergen with later reexposure, producing symptoms via an immunologic mechanism.
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- get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction hives difficult breathing swelling of your face lips tongue or throat call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as weak or shallow breathing fast or slow heart rate cold clammy skinconfusion hallucinations unusual thoughts or behavior severe weakness or drowsiness or feeling like you might pass outet emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction hives difficult breathing swelling of your face lips tongue or throat call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as weak or shallow breathing fast or slow heart rate cold clammy skin
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- Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis, also called an anaphylactic reaction or allergic shock, can be fatal. Anaphylaxis develops rapidly, often within minutes, and is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency care.
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Allergies: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factor and Treatments Anaphylaxis symptoms occur suddenly and can progress quickly. The early symptoms may be mild, such as a runny nose, a skin rash or a strange feeling.. These symptoms can quickly lead to more serious problems, including: Trouble breathing.
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Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes more than one of the following: an itchy rash, throat or tongue swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, lightheadedness, and low blood pressure. These symptoms typically come on over minutes to hours. Common causes include insect bites and stings, foods, and medications.
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What is a severe allergic reaction? What is a severe allergic reaction? A severe allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis, occurs in some people when they are exposed to a usually harmless substance, called an allergy trigger. The body overreacts to allergy triggers and releases chemicals to protect itself. In severe cases, this reaction produces life-threatening symptoms. Common triggers that can lead to a severe allergic reaction include: Food.
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- Anaphylactoid reactions resemble anaphylactic reactions. However, anaphylactoid reactions, unlike anaphylactic reactions, may occur after the first exposure to a substance. Also, anaphylactoid reactions are not allergic reactions because immunoglobulin E (IgE), the class of antibodies involved in allergic reactions, does not cause them.
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- government - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Any group of people living together in a country, state, city, or local community has to live by certain rules. The system of rules and the people who make and administer them is known as a government.