Anaphylaxis: What Parents Need to Know

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Patient Education| 2021 Anaphylaxis Connected Content Translation: Anafilaxis Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Anaphylaxis . Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document203 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Topics: anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity Anaphylaxis includes a wide range of symptoms that often happen quickly. The most severe symptoms restrict breathing and blood circulation. Combinations of symptoms may occur. The most common symptoms may affect the following: SKIN: itching, hives, redness, swellingNOSE: sneezing, stuffy nose, runny noseMOUTH: itching, swelling of lips or tongueTHROAT: itching, tightness, difficulty swallowing, hoarsenessCHEST: shortness of breath, cough, wheeze, chest pain, tightnessHEART: weak pulse, passing out, shockGUT: vomiting, diarrhea, crampsNEUROLOGIC: dizziness, fainting, feeling that you are about to die Anaphylaxis occurs when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances called allergens. The following are the most common allergens that can trigger anaphylaxis: Food such asPeanutsNuts from trees (such as walnuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews)Shellfish (such as shrimp, lobster)Fish (such as tuna, salmon, cod)MilkEggsIn rare... Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics2007American Academy of Pediatrics You do not currently have access to this content.