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Common triggers of anaphylaxis are milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, prawns, shellfish, insect venom, medications, latex, and inhala
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Important News
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Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening severe allergic reaction caused by the over reaction of the body’s immune system to an allergen. Symptoms such as itchy rash, sudden swelling of the face, tongue, throat swelling, low blood pressure and difficulty breathing (wheezy and tight chest) may develop rapidly within seconds or minutes of exposure to allergens and may cause sudden death. The most common triggers to anaphylactic reactions are food, insect stings, medications and latex. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment
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and urgent medical attention. Many people who have had anaphylaxis are able to live normal lives but may need to carry medicine with them in case they have an allergic reaction. The primary treatment is injection of epinephrine (adrenaline), with other measures being complementary. Anaphylaxis is a preventable and treatable event and knowing the triggers is the first step in prevention. Anaphylaxis can potentially affect about 15% of the population. The incidence of anaphylaxis is 4–5 per 100,000 persons per year and leads to 500-1000 deaths/year in the United States.
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What You Need to Know
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Immediate response:
If you think you are having an anaphylactic reaction, use your auto-injectable Epi pen immediately and seek help. Your life depends on this. Don’t take an antihistamine or wait to see if symptoms get better, call the PDO Emergency Number 5555 or the Oman National Emergency Number 9999.
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Allergy testing:
Allergy testing may help in determining the anaphylaxis trigger. Skin allergy testing (such as patch testing) is available for certain foods and venoms. Blood testing for specific Immunoglobulin E can be useful to confirm milk, egg, peanut, tree nut and fish allergies.
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Aggravating factors:
Anaphylaxis can be worse if you have asthma, high blood pressure, lung or heart disease and have had a previous history of anaphylaxis.
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