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Anaphylaxis
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What is a severe sometimes fatal sensitivity reaction?
it means that u are allergic to something like for examplea insect that bit u in the eye or even hay fever
Are peanuts safe for human consumption?
In general in the vast majority of people, yes. However, some people can have a severe allergic reaction to peanuts and can be so senseitive cannot be in an area where peanuts are, given such bad reactions people can take that are allergic. Peanuts are however a good source of vitamin B3 and also resveratrol.
What is the medical term meaning a severe systemic allergic response in which the patient may die within minutes?
The potentially fatal allergic reaction is called anaphylaxisAnaphylaxis
What is a raccoon allergic to?
I'm not sure what raccoons are allergic to but, I know if dogs consume raccoon urine they can get very sick with a disease and is sometimes fatal.
Can people have allergic reactions to ants?
From their bites, venom and acids, yes. The Fire Ants in the American Southwest cause a reaction similar to a bee sting, which can be fatal to those that are allergic to them.
Can snake antivenom kill you?
Yes. Some people may suffer allergic reactions to antivenom. Symptoms may include anaphalaxis, which can be fatal.
What types of allergic reactions can latex gloves cause?
Reactions to latex gloves can vary depending on the severity of the allergy. Surface reactions on your skin include redness, itching and hives. More serious symptoms include watery eyes, difficulty breathing, and runny nose. Symptoms of a potentially fatal reaction include dizziness, drastic change in pulse, and severe difficulty in breathing.
What is the treatment for allergic choking?
Allergic reactions can also cause the throat to swell shut. Acute allergic reactions are called anaphylactic reactions and may be fatal. Strangulation puts external pressure on the trachea causing another form of choking.
Is dysentery fatal?
It can cause severe dehydration which can be fatal.
Can you make yourself allergic to bees?
Bee sting allergies occur in people who have an abnormally high sensitivity to bee stings, which cause a physical reaction. Allergic reactions to bee stings can be life threatening.Anyone can suffer allergic reactions to bee stings. Although more people die from severe allergic reactions to bee stings each year than from snake bites, only a small number of people with bee sting allergies suffer these types of fatal reactions. Also, There are many ways you can help prevent bee stings. Don't use flowery colognes, soaps, or lotions, or wear brightly colored clothing, which attract bees. If a bee is near you, move away. Do not swat at the bee, which may aggravate it. Make sure any bee or wasp nests around your home are removed and destroyed.
Can severe psoriasis be fatal?
No.
Can you have an allergic reaction to cactus quills?
Yes, you can have an allergic reaction to anything. You can even develop an allergy to things that you have previously never been allergic to before. If you think you are having an alleric reaction, take Benadryl if the reaction is not too severe. But if you begin having difficulty breathing, severe swelling, numbness, difficulty swallowing, etc... you need to get to a doctor or emergency room ASAP. If it is a serious allergic reaction, you can go into anaphalactic shock, which can be fatal.
