Anaphylaxis

Symptoms

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Symptoms of anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis usually develops suddenlyand gets worse very quickly.

The symptoms include:

  • feeling Lightheadedness
  • breathing difficulties such as fast, shallow breathing
  • wheezing
  • a fast heartbeat
  • clammy skin
  • confusion and anxiety
  • collapsing or losing consciousness

There may also be other allergy symptoms , including an itchy, raised rash (hives) , feeling or being sick, swelling (angioedema) ,or stomach pain .

Articles for Anaphylaxis

Introduction

Find out about the symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to treat it, why it happens and how to prevent it.

Prevention

Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of experiencing anaphylaxis, including avoiding triggers and carrying an adrenaline auto-injector at all times.

Symptoms

The symptoms include: feeling lightheadedness, breathing difficulties such as fast, shallow breathing, wheezing, a fast heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion and anxiety, collapsing or losing consciousness.

Treatment

Find out what to do if you think you or someone else is experiencing anaphylaxis.