
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that occurs within seconds or minutes, of exposure to the trigger/allergen and is potentially fatal.
Causes of anaphylactic shock:
- Drug reaction (injection or by mouth)
- Insect stings (bees for example)
- Ingestion of certain food (peanuts for example)
Signs of anaphylactic shock:
Anxiety
Skin rash
Swelling of the tongue and throat
Rapid, and shallow breathing (wheezing)which progresses to gasping for air.
Signs of shock
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