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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
Conventional treatment of anaphylaxis
Conventional treatment of anaphylaxis consist of medication to stem the allergic reaction and advice on how to avoid the allergen in future:
Medications
- Adrenaline / epinephrine - should be administered to treat anaphylactic shock immediately. Adrenaline works to prevent the condition from progressing and quickly reverses symptoms by reducing the body's allergic reaction
- Antihistamines - these medications are used to help the person with anaphylaxis recover more quickly from the effects of this condition (example - Benadryl)
- Steroids - these medications are also used to help the person with anaphylaxis recover more quickly from the effects of this condition (examples - Prednisone)
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Medical alert bracelet
People who may be at risk of anaphylaxis need to wear a medical alert bracelet (chain or necklace), which can alert emergency medical staff and doctors that you are at risk for anaphylaxis.
Emergency medical kit
People who may be at risk for anaphylaxis may need to have an emergency medical kit which contains medicine to counteract your allergic reaction. The kit usually contains epinephrine that you inject into your arm or leg (or have a friend inject). Sometimes your doctor will also prescribe an anti-histamine to keep in the kit too. Your doctor will prescribe the dose of the medicine and show you how to use it - but always ensure your family, friends and co-workers also know how to use it too.
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