Symptoms of allergic reaction

Symptoms of anaphylactic shock or allergic reaction appear when the individual is sensitive to a substance that can be inhaled, swallowed or injected.

The characteristic symptoms of an allergic reaction are:

General malaise; Palpitations; Tingling; Itching and redness of the skin; Pulsation in the ears; Cough; Sneezing; Urticaria in which red and swollen spots appear on the individual's skin; Local swelling, in the mouth, on the tongue or throughout the body; Difficulty swallowing; Difficulty breathing; Cardiac arrest.

In addition to these, the symptoms of an allergic drug reaction can also be fever, muscle and joint pain.

Symptoms of food allergic reaction

Symptoms of the food allergic reaction, in addition to those mentioned, may include:

Rapid swelling of the tongue and throat; Abdominal pain; Diarrhea; Irritation in the mouth, throat, eyes or skin; Nausea; Shortness of breath; Stomach cramps; Vomiting.

The symptoms of the allergic reaction can begin immediately after contact with the agent causing the reaction, and up to 2 hours after exposure to the offending substance or the use of the medicine that caused the allergy.

Serious allergic reactions are called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions and affect the entire body, which can cause swelling and obstruction of the airways, which can lead to death if the patient is not seen quickly.

What to do in case of allergic reaction

What to do in case of allergic reaction is:

Calming the individual; Apply cold compresses or gauze if the skin is red, swollen and itchy; Go to the hospital.

In mild or moderate allergic reactions, the doctor usually prescribes antihistamine drugs, such as Polaramine, to reverse the situation.

What to do in case of severe allergic reaction

In case of a severe allergic reaction, which is when the individual has difficulty breathing, it is due to:

Call 192 immediately; Check if the individual breathes; If not breathing, do cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing; Help the individual to take or inject the allergy emergency medicine; Do not give oral medicines if the individual is having difficulty in breathe; Lay the individual down, lifting their feet and covering with a coat or blanket, unless you suspect a head, neck, back, or leg injury.

If the individual has already had an allergic reaction to a substance, even if it has been mild, on being exposed to that substance again he may develop an even more severe allergic reaction.