Everything About Allergy

Anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis) is one of the most life-threatening severe allergic reactions. Allergies may be caused by an ingestion (peanuts), skin contact (pollen), injection, or inhalation of an allergen.

Sensitization to a particular substance is required for an anaphylactic reaction to occur. An example is when a person is stung by a bee for a first time (sensitizing dose), anapahylaxis may not occur. Succeeding bee stings (shocking dose) in the future will have a sudden, severe allergic reaction to the person.

Anaphylaxis involves the whole body. A person experiencing anaphylactic shock will experience difficulty in breathing, shock, polyuria, urticaria (hives), vomiting, flushed appearance, swelling of the lips, face, neck and throat, and could even progress to death.

Due to its life-threatening nature, risks of brain and organ damage (death) are imminent if emergency medical intervention is not given. Epinephrine (adrenaline) is the primary treatment for cases of anaphylactic reaction.

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