Allergic reactions and Anaphylaxis treatment
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Understanding Allergies and Anaphylaxis: Types, Symptoms, and First Aid
What Are Allergies?
Discover the nature of allergies and their common triggers.
- Allergic Reactions: Understand how the body reacts to allergens.
- Common Allergens: Identify typical substances that can cause allergies.
- Allergic Disorders: Explore conditions like asthma, eczema, and hay fever.
- Allergic Symptoms: Learn about the various symptoms that may manifest.
Understanding Anaphylaxis
Explore the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis and its critical symptoms.
- Anaphylactic Reactions: Recognize life-threatening responses to allergens.
- Anaphylaxis Triggers: Understand how anaphylaxis can be caused by various exposures.
- Anaphylactic Severity: Differentiate between anaphylaxis, allergies, sensitivity, and intolerance.
First Aid for Anaphylaxis
Learn the crucial steps to provide immediate first aid in cases of anaphylaxis.
- Anaphylactic Symptoms: Recognize signs such as skin reactions, swelling, lightheadedness, and more.
- Emergency Response: Dial 999 for an ambulance when anaphylaxis is suspected.
- Auto-Injectors: Understand the use of prescribed auto-injectors to administer adrenaline.
- Types of Auto-Injectors: Explore EpiPen, Emerade, and Jext and their administration methods.
- After Administering Adrenaline: Ensure the patient's safety and contact emergency services.
- Auto-Injector Disposal: Hand over used auto-injectors to emergency services for proper disposal and information.
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