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| Substances that cause an allergic reaction |
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| The body's exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent |
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| An extreme, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure |
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| The act of injecting venom |
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A substance produced in the body, and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure
Drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction |
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| Substances released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as vasodilation |
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| The body's response to a substance perceived by the body as foreign |
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| The body system that includes all of the structures and processes designed to mount a defense against foreign substances and disease-causing agents |
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| The study of the body's immune system |
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Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis
Released by the immune system in allergic reactions |
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| A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway |
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| A poison or harmful substance |
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Small spots of generalized itching and/or burning that appear as multiple raised areas on the skin
Hives |
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| A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction |
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| A high-pitched, whistling breath sound, usually caused by a consstriction of the smaller tubes of the lungs and typically heard on expiration |
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| 5 Common Causes of Allergic Reactions |
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Insect bites and stings
Medications
Food
Plants
Chemicals |
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| Treatments for Allergic Reactions |
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Oxygen
Epinephrine if indications of true anaphylaxis (systolic under 100) |
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