anaphylactic shock
Severe allergic crisis
Anaphylactic shock is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that causes blood pressure to drop dangerously and airways to constrict.
It occurs within minutes of exposure to a trigger—bee stings, peanuts, shellfish, certain medications.
Emergency treatment requires epinephrine: She carries an EpiPen in case of anaphylactic shock.
Allergy-response compound
- allergenImmune response trigger
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
angioedema · bronchospasm · wheezing · pruritus · antigen · basophils · immune response · trigger
Adrenal stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
corticosteroid · intramuscular · injection · bronchodilator · CPR · Benadryl · diphenhydramine · second dose
Risking death
- 911Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
resuscitation · critical · urgent · triage · collapse · hypotension · airway · oxygen
Enlarged tissue in neck
- difficulty breathingImpaired respiration
- rapid pulseElevated heart rate
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
skin rash · flushing · nausea · vomiting · low blood pressure · weak pulse · confusion · loss of consciousness
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- allergenImmune response trigger
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
urticaria · angioedema · bronchospasm · wheezing · pruritus · antigen · basophils · immune response · trigger · peanut allergy
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
antihistamine · corticosteroid · intramuscular · injection · bronchodilator · CPR · Benadryl · diphenhydramine · second dose · observation
life-threatening
Risking death
- 911Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
ER · resuscitation · critical · urgent · triage · collapse · hypotension · airway · oxygen · code blue
throat swelling
Enlarged tissue in neck
- difficulty breathingImpaired respiration
- rapid pulseElevated heart rate
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
fainting · skin rash · flushing · nausea · vomiting · low blood pressure · weak pulse · confusion · loss of consciousness · cyanosis
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- Allergic Reactionshistamine, hives, allergens, swelling, itching
- death causescause of death, natural causes, manner of death, accidental death, natural death
- shockselectroshock, aftershock
- shockhemorrhagic, cardiogenic, distributive, neurogenic, septic
- Nut Allergiesnut allergy, peanut allergy, peanuts, tree nuts, almonds
anaphylactic shockno reaction
anaphylactic shockhomeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
wellness · stable condition · full recovery · full health · health
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