The Allergy Epipen is a Treatment of Anaphylaxis
Millions of people have allergies and are at risk of developing a reaction so severe it could end up killing them if they don’t receive immediate medical attention. Some of the common allergic substances are certain foods, medication, latex, and insect stings or bites containing venom (poison).
Some common allergy symptoms are hives, swelling, itching, sudden abdominal distress, confusion, dizziness, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, and asthma. If asthma is present as an allergic reaction, there is an increased risk of having an anaphylactic reaction. Most commonly, anaphylaxis happens to people who have food allergies, and asthma, although you can have no known allergies and still have an attack.
If you have ever experienced any combination of two or more allergic symptoms at one time, you may have had an allergy-induced anaphylaxis reaction. Telling your doctor about any allergic reactions or sensitivities you may suspect you have is important, and it may end up saving your life.
