The net profit margin ratio is a profitability ratio. Essentially, it's the percentage of profit from business operations after you've deducted business operating expenses, interest expense, taxes and preferred stock dividends from revenues. Common stock dividends are the only major debit item left out of the equation.
Severe Allergic Reaction Facts. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and causes a life-threatening response involving the whole body. This reaction can lead to difficulty breathing and shock ultimately leading to death. For an anaphylactic reaction to occur, you must have been exposed in the past to the substance that causes the reaction, called the antigen. A bee sting, for example, may not cause an allergic reaction the first time.
Unlike other allergic reactions, however, anaphylaxis can kill. Reaction may begin within minutes or even seconds of exposure, and rapidly progress to cause airway constriction, skin and intestinal irritation, and altered heart rhythms. In severe cases, it can result in complete airway obstruction, shock, and death.