anaphylaxis

Examples of anaphylaxis in the following topics:

• Type I (Anaphylactic) Reactions

  • Anaphylaxis typically produces many different symptoms over minutes or hours.
  • Anaphylaxis can be caused by the body's response to almost any foreign substance.
  • Anaphylaxis caused by exercise is often also linked to eating certain foods.
  • Hives and flushing on the back of a person with anaphylaxis
  • Hives and flushing on the back of a person with anaphylaxis

• Allergic Responses to Drugs

  • The worst allergic reactions can be very severe and result in anaphylaxis .
  • Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction caused when histamines are overproduced leading to severe contraction of bronchial muscles.
  • While the most severe cases can result in anaphylaxis, most reactions are not severe.
  • A representation of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis that result from an allergic reaction.

• Signs and Symptoms of Shock

  • With anaphylaxis, hives may present on the skin, and there may localized edema, especially around the face, and weak and rapid pulse.
  • Hives and flushing on the back of a person with anaphylaxis.

• Allergies

  • In some people, severe allergies to environmental or dietary allergens or to medication may result in life-threatening reactions called anaphylaxis.
  • A response can take the the form of a rash (urticaria, also known as hives), or, worse—anaphylaxis (a serious reaction that can result in death).

• Hypersensitivity

  • Associated disorders: Atopy, anaphylaxis, asthma.

• Antibiotics and Selective Toxicity

  • Adverse effects range from fever and nausea to major allergic reactions, including photodermatitis and anaphylaxis.

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergy

  • However, while avoidance of allergens may reduce symptoms and avoid life-threatening anaphylaxis, it is difficult to do for those with allergies to pollen or other airborne allergens.

• Cells and Organs of the Immune System

  • They are most often associated with allergy and anaphylaxis.