Many people use the term ‘anaphylaxis’ to describe a allergy its and its symptoms.
But do we sometimes call our allergy “anaphylaxis” abusive? Do we want to say anymore? Is anaphylaxis something more serious and needs special treatment?
The above questions are answered by Sofia Solidakis Allergologist Child and Adult, Scientific Head of Allergical Department of Metropolitan General, while explaining while explaining what we need to know about anaphylaxisthe symptoms and her treatment.
What is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is one Severe allergic reaction with sudden startwhich can become life threatening. In other words, it is a systematic reaction of hypersensitivity that can affect many organs. Proper treatment with adrenaline administration is crucial so that there is no serious complications or even death.
How is anaphylaxis caused?
Anaphylaxis is caused when the Our immune system incorrectly recognizes a normally harmless ingredient (eg food, medicine, poisoning hypertensives) as a threat. This incorrect recognition results in the activation of the immune system and the release of substances, such as histamine, which lead to the onset of anaphylaxis symptoms.
Recognizing the symptoms
It is important to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis in a timely manner in order to address them immediately. Symptoms often include more than one organs.
The most common are the following:
- Skin: Urticaria, angioedema, redness, itching
- Respiratory: Cough, shortness of breath, whistle, shouting of voice, “tightening” on the neck or chest
- Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
- Nervous: Dizziness, anxiety, feeling of imminent bad
- Circulatory: Tachypalmia-feeling of pulse, tendency to faint, feeling of weakness, vision blur, ears tinnitus
What are the sympathy of an allergic reaction
Many patients, even with exactly the same amount of allergen, experience reactions of other gravity or sometimes may not react at all. One explanation for this is the existence of a collaborative. The presence of universes can affect an allergic reaction in two ways:
- Either by reducing the reaction udant so that patients do not have any symptoms when there are no sympathy and only react when there is a sympathetic
- Either by increasing the severity of the reaction, so that patients only have mild symptoms when there are no sympathy but more serious when they exist.
As supporters have been recognized:
- Infections (eg colds)
- Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIS)
- Alcohol
- Exercise
- Menstruation
- Stress
- Lack of sleep
- Mastocyte activation syndromes
Tackling anaphylaxis
The most important medicine in the treatment of anaphylaxis is adrenaline, so all patients with risk of anaphylaxis should always have the self -contained device with them. adrenaline and the plan to deal with the anaphylaxis given to them by their therapist allergist. All patients should be aware of the use of the self -adrenaline device.
ATTENTION: No other drug (eg antihistamines or cortisone) should be used instead of adrenaline.
“If you have experienced symptoms that could be attributed to anaphylaxis in the past, it is advisable to consult a specialist allergist to give you detailed information and clear instructions to address it,” concludes Ms. Solidakis.