The symptoms of anaphylactic shock or allergic reaction appear when the subject is sensitive to a substance that can be inhaled, swallowed or injected.
The characteristic symptoms of allergic reaction are:
- General malaise;
- Palpitations;
- Tingling;
- Itching and redness on the skin;
- Pulsation in the ears;
- Cough;
- Sneezing;
- Urticaria in which red and swollen spots appear on the individual's skin;
- Local swelling, in the mouth, on the tongue or throughout the body;
- Difficulty in swallowing;
- Difficulty in breathing;
- Cardiac arrest.
In addition to these, the symptoms of the drug allergic reaction may still be fever, muscle aches and pains in the joints.
Symptoms of allergic food reaction
The symptoms of food allergic reaction, in addition to those mentioned, may include:
- Rapid swelling of the tongue and throat;
- Abdominal pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Irritation in the mouth, throat, eyes or skin;
- Nausea;
- Shortness of breath;
- Stomach cramps;
- Vomiting.
Symptoms of allergic reaction can begin immediately after contact with the agent causing the reaction, and up to 2 hours after exposure to the offending substance or use of the allergy-causing remedy.
Serious allergic reactions are called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions and affect the whole body, which can cause swelling and obstruction of the airways, which can lead to death if the patient is not treated promptly.
What to do in case of an allergic reaction
What to do in case of an allergic reaction is:
- Calming the individual;
- Apply cold compresses or gauze if the skin is red, swollen and itchy;
- Go to the hospital.
In mild to moderate allergic reactions, the doctor usually prescribes antihistamine medicines, such as Polaramine, to reverse the condition.
What to do in case of severe allergic reaction
In case of a severe allergic reaction, which is when the individual has difficulty breathing, it should be:
- Immediately call 192;
- Check if the individual is breathing;
- If you do not breathe, do cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing;
- Helping the individual to take or inject the allergy emergency medicine;
- Do not give oral medicines if the person is having difficulty breathing;
- Lay the person down, lifting their feet and covering them with a coat or blanket, unless they suspect that there is an injury to the head, neck, back or legs.
If the individual has ever had an allergic reaction to a substance, even if it has been mild, being exposed again to that substance may develop an even more serious allergic reaction.
Useful links:
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