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Anaphylactic shock |
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Anaphylactic shock A severe systemic reaction to an allergen that occurs in hypersensitive individuals. It can cause spasms of the larynx that block the patient's airway and cause dyspnea. Mentioned in: Shortness of Breath, Wilderness Medicine |
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| Disguised as an additive called "carmine," the insects
can cause a severe allergic reaction or even anaphylactic shock in
sensitive people. Without prompt attention, anaphylactic shock can be fatal. 15 and managed to walk home, where his
daughter Sarah injected him with epinephrine to counteract his allergic
reaction, but he went into anaphylactic shock anyway. |
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