Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Has anyone ever gone into anaphylactic shock and died in a couple of minutes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It can happen: Reaction can be very dangerous and people have died from it.
Answered 5/2/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Yes...: This can happen if the airway is quickly and severely compromised. This is why it is important to have an epi pen available for anyone who has had this reaction. See your doctor so this can be prescribed. It can be life-saving!
Answered 5/2/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: anaphylactic shock?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does anaphylaxis shock feel like ? What are the symptoms or signs
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How often do couples get pregnant in their first 1 IUI cycle with gonal injections? And how many cycles does it usually take to be successful?
How long after exposure/ingestion of a substance (eg nuts/seafood ect.) does anaphylactic shock occur, if someone is allergic? Minutes? Hours?
Can flowers cause anaphylactic shock?
What happens when you get anaphylactic shock?
How to know if I have an anaphylactic shock attack?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
