{"id":2539,"date":"2026-04-13T18:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2539"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:26:46","slug":"%d8%b5%d8%af%d9%85%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b3%d9%8a%d8%a9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2539&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Anaphylaxis"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Anaphylaxis?<\/span><\/strong>
\nAnaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) is an allergic condition that can be severe and fatal. Anaphylaxis is the body’s immune system responding poorly to a trigger, such as food, which is misinterpreted by the immune system as a threat to the body. Anaphylaxis must be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?<\/span><\/strong>
\nAnaphylaxis symptoms usually begin between three to sixty minutes after contact with an allergen. When you have an extreme allergic reaction, you may feel unwell, dizzy, or faint due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. Narrowing of the airways can occur at the same time, with or without a decrease in blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may experience any of the following symptoms listed below:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Swelling of the eyes, lips, eyelids, hands, feet, or any other areas of the body.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Itching.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Redness of the eyes and an intense urge to itch them.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Change in heart rate.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Skin itching or a skin rash.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Loss of consciousness due to the sharp drop in blood pressure.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Nausea and fever.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the triggers and causes of anaphylaxis?<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe triggers and causes include the following:<\/span>
\n1 Food: Nuts, shellfish, eggs, milk, flour, soy, and sesame seeds.<\/span>
\n2 Medications: Penicillin and some other antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen, anesthetics, and some painkillers.<\/span>
\n3 Bee and insect stings.<\/span>
\n4 Latex (Rubber).<\/span>
\n5 Exercise.<\/span>
\n6 Exposure to cold air and water.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the risk factors for anaphylaxis?<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 If you have previously experienced anaphylaxis, your chances of experiencing severe allergic reactions will increase.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Future allergic reactions may be more severe than previous ones.<\/span>
\n\u2022 People suffering from asthma are at an increased risk of anaphylaxis.<\/span>
\n\u2022 If you have family members who have experienced anaphylaxis resulting from exercise and training, your risk of this type of anaphylaxis is higher than for someone without a family history of anaphylaxis among its members.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock?<\/span><\/strong>
\nDuring an anaphylactic shock, the emergency medical team may resort to performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the event that breathing or the heartbeat stops. Medications that may be given include:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Epinephrine: To reduce your body’s response to the allergy.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Oxygen: To help compensate for shortness of breath.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Intravenous Antihistamines & Cortisone: To reduce inflammation in the bronchial tubes and airways to improve breathing.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Beta Agonists: For example, Ventolin to relieve symptoms of shortness of breath.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can anaphylactic shock be avoided?<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you have an allergic reaction, doctors will resort to performing some tests to determine the nature of the allergy and the substances you suffer from. Once you know the trigger behind the allergic reactions, you can take steps to avoid it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is Anaphylaxis?
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