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- What is anaphylaxis?
- Symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Causes of anaphylaxis
- Prevention of anaphylaxis
- Risk factors for anaphylaxis
- Complications of anaphylaxis
- When to see a doctor about anaphylaxis
- Diagnosis of anaphylaxis
- Conventional treatment of anaphylaxis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of anaphylaxis
- Living with anaphylaxis
- Caring for someone with anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening if it is severe and needs urgent emergency medical treatment. Anaphylaxis can stop the heart or stop breathing, in which cause you will need CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) to get your heart beating again.
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Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis usually involves administration of epinephrine (adrenaline), which will stop the allergic reaction and allow the body to react more normally again.
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< 5: risk factors 7: when to see a doctor > Last reviewed: 18 November 2007 || Last updated: 12 March 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
