Apr
I do because I’ve it; I was just wondering what the awareness of it was like. Personal experience information welcome too.
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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction marked by swelling of the throat or tongue, hives, and trouble breathing. When it strikes, life is at risk. And time is critical!!
But you already knew that if you have it.
Wow!! I’ve severe allergies also. I am pretty lucky though as I have never been at risk of Anaphylaxis.
Do you carry an EpiPen? Have you ever had to use it?
What are your allergies?
How does it affect your life?
I am a teacher in Australia and part of our first aid training is on Anaphylaxis and how to use the EpiPen and what to do in an emergency situation.
I also wish people knew more about this and think it is a credit to you
for creating awareness.
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Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (multi-system) and very severe Type I Hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans and other mammals. The term comes from the Greek words ανα ana (against) and φύλαξις phylaxis (protection).[1] Minute amounts of allergens may cause a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis may occur after ingestion, skin contact, injection of an allergen or, in some cases, inhalation.[2]
Anaphylactic shock, the most severe type of anaphylaxis, occurs when an allergic response triggers a swift release from mast cells of large quantities of immunological mediators (histamines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes) leading to systemic vasodilation (associated with a sudden drop in blood pressure) and edema of bronchial mucosa (resulting in bronchoconstriction and difficulty breathing). Anaphylactic shock can lead to death in a matter of minutes if left untreated.
An estimated 1.24% to 16.8% of the population of the United Says is considered “at risk” for having an anaphylactic reaction if they’re exposed to one or more allergens, especially penicillin and insect stings. Most of these people successfully avoid their allergens and will never experience anaphylaxis. Of those people who actually experience anaphylaxis, up to 1% might die as a result.[3] Anaphylaxis results in approximately 18 deaths per year in the U.S. (compared to 2.4 million deaths from all causes each year in the U.S.[4]). The most common presentation includes sudden cardiovascular collapse (88% of reported cases of severe anaphylaxis).
Researchers typically distinguish between “true anaphylaxis” and “pseudo-anaphylaxis” or an “anaphylactoid reaction.” The symptoms, treatment, and risk of death are identical, but “true” anaphylaxis is always caused directly by degranulation of mast cells or basophils that is mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE), and pseudo-anaphylaxis occurs due to all other causes.[5] The distinction is primarily made by those studying mechanisms of allergic reactions
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Well, yes, I know what anaphylaxis is. I also know that if you have it right now, typing would be the last thing on your mind. I think what you mean is, you have had it in the past and are therefore likely to have the same reaction to that allergen again. Keep your Epi-pen handy.
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I just found out recently that I’ve anaphylaxic allergies to certain foods, especially nuts.
The last time I had a severe reaction it really freaked me out; that was kind of how I learned I had that severe of an allergy. I don't freak out easily but this scared me. My throat was pulsating and tight, and each three minutes or so it felt like someone hit me in the throat with a hammer and I had a wave of dizziness. Not my idea of a good day!
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its actually a special type of orange peal found in british columbia
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nope