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Anaphylaxis: First aid
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If you're with someone having an allergic reaction with signs of anaphylaxis:
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Overview
When to seek emergency care
Symptoms
Treatment
What to avoid
When to call your doctor
If you're with someone having an allergic reaction with signs of anaphylaxis:
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Overview
When to seek emergency care
Symptoms
Treatment
What to avoid
When to call your doctor
When to seek emergency care
If you're with someone having an allergic reaction with signs of anaphylaxis, call 911 or your local medical emergency number right away.
Don't wait to see whether symptoms get better. Seek emergency treatment right away. Severe untreated anaphylaxis can lead to death within half an hour.
Get emergency treatment even if symptoms start to improve. After anaphylaxis, it's possible for symptoms to start again. Being watched in a hospital for several hours most often is needed.
