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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis shock is very serious, and is often life threatening. You will start to feel symptoms within minutes after exposing yourself to the substance. This could affect several parts of the body, usually the face, eyes and mouth.
Here are a list of symptoms you need to take a close look at:
Symptom |
Risk |
| Swelling of the throat, mouth and eyes |
Very High |
| Severe asthma |
High |
| Nettle rash |
Medium/ High |
| Collapse |
Very High |
| Vomiting |
High |
| Fast heart rate |
Medium/ High |
| Feeling weak, lethargic |
Medium/ High |
Anaphylaxis treatment:
Adrenaline injection is the most common treatment for Anaphylaxis, and are available on prescription for those who are at high risk of suffering a severe allergic reaction.
You must inject yourself in the muscle of the outer thigh when you suspect a serious reaction and you must call an ambulance, and then it's up to them whether they decide to give you a second injection. |
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Can I get an adrenaline injection kit on the internet?
Yes, there are two different types of adrenline kits called EpiPen and Anapen, both very similar.
EpiPen:
- Spring-loaded concealed needle that sends a single measured dose
- Inject yourself in the muscle of the outer thigh
- Adult dose 0.3mg, junior dose 0.15mg
www.epipen.co.uk
Anapen
- Spring-loaded concealed needle that sends a single measured dose
- Inject yourself in the muscle of the outer thigh
- Adult dose 0.3mg, junior dose 0.15mg
You can get training pens for practice purposes.
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