Anaphylaxis

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We offer EpiPen or Jext adrenaline auto-injectors to treat anaphylaxis.

If you’ve had a prescription before, we can provide anaphylaxis treatment to keep you prepared. No in-person visit needed—just complete our short-consultation form, and we’ll prescribe the right treatment if it’s appropriate.

Anaphylaxis: Important Facts You Need to Know

" Anaphylaxis meaning, a serious allergic reaction that can happen in just seconds! It can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure. It needs Instant treatment, usually with an adrenaline shot or auto injector. ''

Anaphylaxis (also called an allergic reaction emergency or severe allergic reaction) is a rapid and life-threatening response by your body to an allergen. For example, if you eat something you’re allergic to, like peanuts or eggs, or if you're stung by a bee or wasp, your immune system reacts severely and can cause serious symptoms very quickly.

It can happen fast—this means the symptoms can develop within minutes of being exposed to an allergen. It is life-threatening because it can cause swelling in the throat, trouble breathing, and even shock, where your blood pressure drops too low.

Risk of recurrence

If you've had an anaphylactic reaction before, there's a chance it could happen again. In the UK, it's about 1 in 12 people each year. In the US, it’s around 2.6 to 3.6 out of 100 people annually. Even kids who end up in the ICU for anaphylaxis have a recurrence rate of 1.4 per 100 people each year. This shows how important it is to see an allergy specialist and keep up with follow-up care after an anaphylactic reaction.

Anaphylaxis can be triggered by things like:

• Food allergens (e.g., peanuts, milk, eggs, shellfish)
• Cow’s milk (children)
• Insect stings (e.g., bee or wasp stings)
• Certain medications (e.g., antibiotics like penicillin, or painkillers like aspirin)
• Latex (found in items like rubber gloves, balloons, or condoms)

If you’re at risk of anaphylaxis, it means you have a known allergy that could cause this serious reaction, or you’ve experienced an allergic reaction before. That’s why it’s important to act quickly—this means using an adrenaline auto-injector (like an EpiPen or Jext) immediately when symptoms appear, and then getting emergency help by calling 999.

More Detail Information About Anaphylaxis

What Is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs when your body overreacts to an allergen. Your immune system releases chemicals that can cause anaphylactic shock, where your blood pressure drops and your airways narrow, making it hard to breathe.

If you have anaphylaxis, you need to act quickly because it can be life-threatening. The key is recognizing the signs early and having an EpiPen ready to use for treatment.

Anaphylaxis Symptom

Skin symptoms

Skin rashes, hives, or itching
Redness of the skin
Swelling of tongue, throat, or lips

Heart symptoms

Hypotension (low blood pressure), resulting in fainting or dizziness
Rapid/weak pulse
Extreme drop in blood pressure (shock condition)

Respiratory symptoms

Shortness of breath
Tightness in the chest or throat
Wheezing when breathing
Airway obstruction due to swollen tongue or throat
Difficulty speaking (hoarseness)

Neurological signs

Confusion
Lightheadedness
Loss of consciousness

GI symptoms 

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal cramps

Other signs

Extreme anxiety
Metallic taste in the mouth
Uterine cramps 

If you are at risk of severe allergic reactions, always carry an EpiPen or Jext adrenaline auto-injector with you. Also, go for emergency help even after using this epinephrine shot as symptoms can reoccur.

Sources

https://www.resus.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-05/Emergency%20Treatment%20of%20Anaphylaxis%20May%202021_0.pdf