anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌa-nə-fə-ˈlak-tik 
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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The symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include: Hives that spread beyond the sting site
Swelling of the face, tongue, lips and eyes
Breathing difficulties
Tightness in the chest
Shortness of breath
Fainting
If left untreated, anaphylaxis can be fatal, Gupta says.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of SPIKEVAX.
—Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
The standard of care for people with food allergies is to avoid allergens and carry an epinephrine auto-injector pen (EpiPen) in case of an anaphylactic emergency.
—Amy Isler, Rn, Msn, Csn, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2023
Epinephrine injection is the go-to emergency treatment for an anaphylactic reaction, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
—Julie Marks, SELF, 11 June 2022
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of SPIKEVAX.
—Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
The standard of care for people with food allergies is to avoid allergens and carry an epinephrine auto-injector pen (EpiPen) in case of an anaphylactic emergency.
—Amy Isler, Rn, Msn, Csn, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2023
Epinephrine injection is the go-to emergency treatment for an anaphylactic reaction, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
—Julie Marks, SELF, 11 June 2022
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anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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