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| − | Anaphylaxis is an immediate and severe allergic reaction to a substance (e.g. food or drugs). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness and a drop in blood pressure. | + | According to the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]], '''Anaphylaxis''' is "an immediate and severe [[Allergy|allergic reaction]] to a substance (e.g. food or drugs, or insect venom for those susceptible to bee/wasp stings). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness and a drop in [[blood pressure]]. |
| − | This condition can be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.<ref> | + | This condition can be fatal and requires immediate medical attention."<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#a</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:42, November 16, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Anaphylaxis is "an immediate and severe allergic reaction to a substance (e.g. food or drugs, or insect venom for those susceptible to bee/wasp stings). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness and a drop in blood pressure.
This condition can be fatal and requires immediate medical attention."[1]