Question 1

can flowers cause anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Any surrounding allergen is rejected by the body, and sometimes the rejection might cause an anaphylactic shock

Question 2

how to know if i had an anaphylactic shock?

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Some tips: When you have trouble breathing due to obstruction in the  tongue or throat swelling or airway obstruction (asthma), when you are fainting due to low blood pressure, or when you are having abdominal cramps , vomiting, and/or diarrhea, for no known reason, then anaphylaxis is a possibility. Over 90% of anaphylaxis is associated with itching , flushing, and/or hives and this is important to remember

Question 3

what happens when you get anaphylactic shock?

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Bad stuff : Anaphylaxis causes dilatation & leaking of blood vessels.  That causes swelling of membranes, particularly in the respiratory tracy. This compromises organs depending on their blood &oxygen supply.  Soon blood pressure drops,  then organ failure follows if anaphylaxis is left untreated. Finally death ensues.

Question 4

how long could anaphylactic shock take to occur?

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Fast: It takes seconds to minutes.

Question 5

how to know if i have an anaphylactic shock attack?

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You'd know: Anaphylaxis is caused by exposure to an antigen which elaborates an exaggerated response from the body. This results swelling of the airway tissues, blocking them, wheezing in the lungs and generalized body swelling. If it happened to you, you'd not forget it. It can be treated with Epinephrine and steroids which reduce the swelling.

Question 6

what to do if someone goes into anaphylactic shock?

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EPIPEN (epinephrine) and 911: Anaphylactic shock is a medical emergency.  If an Epipen is available inject immediately. Then call 911.  The patients swells up, their airways close (from edema or swelling), they may start getting red (from hives and histamine release) etc.  Stay with the patient.  If recognized early may be able to have patient take some Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and/or Prednisone to ward off some of the disastrous reactions.

Question 7

can scratching during anaphylactic shock make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: That is not necessarily a statement that would be supported by the literature.

Question 8

help please! what drug is used to treat anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: Is the drug of choice to treat anaphylaxis, you need a prescription for it.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

Sever allergy attack: Anaphylaxis is a severe form of an allergy attack that may include hives and swelling throughout the skin, respiratory problems like asthma and cardiovascular problems like low blood pressure and shock.  Treatment includes adrenaline, fluids, steroids, antihistamines and h2 blockers, .

Question 10

can you give me suggestions for anaphylactic shock can't identify what from?

Accepted Answer

Allergist: Would for sure see an allergist for an allergy skin testing. If truly developed anaphylactic shock the would want to know cause.

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