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A member asked:

Can allergies really kill you if you don't have an epi pen?

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Yes: Especially if you have breathing problems with the allergy.

Dr Nguyen agreed

Answered 8/18/2012

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes if severe: Some people will go into "shock" , their blood pressure drops, can't breath or maintain good oxygenation leading to possibly death.

Dr Mutnick and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2012

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