➡️ What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that happens very quickly and can be life-threatening. It occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to a substance (like food, insect venom, or medication) and causes a whole-body reaction. Symptoms can range from mild to very serious and can affect the breathing, circulatory system, and skin. Immediate treatment is critical.

🆘 Symptoms of Anaphylaxis:

• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Difficulty breathing or wheezing.

• Rapid pulse or low blood pressure (feeling faint or dizzy).

• Hives or rash on the skin.

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

• Loss of consciousness (in severe cases).

• Tightness in the chest or a sense of impending doom.

🛠️ How to Treat Anaphylaxis? (Step-by-step)

1. Call emergency services:

   • Anaphylaxis is an emergency. Call your local emergency number (such as 911 in the USA) immediately.

2. Use an epinephrine injector (EpiPen):

   • If the person has an epinephrine injector (EpiPen), it should be used right away. Epinephrine helps reverse the severe symptoms by opening the airways and improving circulation.

   • Inject the epinephrine into the outer thigh (through clothing if necessary).

3. Stay calm and monitor:

   • Keep the person calm and help them sit in an upright position to make breathing easier.

   • If the person loses consciousness and is not breathing, start CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and continue until help arrives.

4. Avoid triggers:

   • If you know the cause of the reaction (like a specific food or insect sting), avoid it completely in the future.

   • It’s important to get tested to know what might trigger an anaphylactic reaction.

🧠 Easy to remember:

1. Call for emergency help.

2. Use epinephrine (EpiPen) if available.

3. Stay calm, help the person breathe.

4. Perform CPR if necessary until help arrives.