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Approach to Severe Allergic Reactions

Presented from India by Dr. Imran Shareef

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Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires quick diagnosis and treatment. Basic equipment and medication should be easily accessible in the doctor's office. Lieberman et al. have explained this in considerable detail. Patients with severe anaphylactic symptoms should get routine treatments...

Case Summary

Allergic reactions are sensitivities to allergens, which can be anything ingested, inhaled, or touched. Mild reactions involve itching or stomach upset, while severe reactions, or anaphylaxis, involve lip swelling and airway obstruction. Anaphylaxis requires a compromised airway, breathing, or circulation and occurs within seconds to minutes of exposure.

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Dr. Imran Shareef

Consultant Emergency Medicine, King\'s College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Hyderabad

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