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Essay / What is anaphylaxis? - 880
The human race is known to have developed numerous allergies to various known and unknown allergens. An extreme allergic reaction that can be “life-threatening.” (Mydr.com.au, 2014) is called anaphylaxis. This is a “medical emergency” (Lloyd & Sisman, 2013). Statistics indicate that the maximum number of deaths occurs due to allergic reactions to various medications. Other causative agents can be insects, food, latex, hair dyes, etc. (Lloyd & Sisman, 2013). Food products such as peanuts, dairy products, seafood, etc. are the most common triggers for stimulating anaphylaxis in children. Exposure to any of these allergens can lead to a severe anaphylactic attack within 20 minutes. (Australian Resuscitation Council, 2012). However, doctors are discussing the problem. history of symptoms occurring in children with peanut allergy before declaring them anaphylactic and prescribing medication. (Unknown, 2014). Anaphylaxis symptoms can occur in varying forms depending on the severity of the reaction. For example, in mild cases, swelling of the lips, eyes or face occurs accompanied by hives, rash, tingling in the mouth and vomiting accompanied by abdominal pain. However, in extreme conditions, the first symptoms may be accompanied by noisy breathing, wheezing, hoarseness and loss of consciousness. (Lloyd & Sisman, 2013). Manage the threat: People/children diagnosed with threat of anaphylaxis should strictly follow the action plan (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, 2012) as suggested by their doctor. There are no preventive medications developed for this disease so far. However, the only remedy to prevent this deadly disease from getting worse is the immediate administration of Adrenaline. Adrenaline (Ep...... middle of paper ......her.Ministerial Order 90. (2011). [e-book] National Law on Education and Care Services,. http:// www.education.vic.gov.au [Accessed 19 March 2014]. Mydr.com.au (2014). MyDr.com.au [online] Retrieved from: http://www.mydr.com. au/allergy [. Accessed March 19, 2014. Unknown (2014). . -services). [Accessed: March 19, 2014].Unknown. (2014). [online] Retrieved from: http://www.mydr.com.au/allergy). [Accessed: March 19, 2014].Unknown. (2014). [online image] Available at: http://www.mylan.com/products/product-catalog/product-profile-page?id=f61b2e25-4e25-42b6-8fc0-06f06217f64d) [Accessed: March 19, 2014]. Unknown . (2014). [online image] Available at: http://www.mydr.com.au/cmis/PDFs/CMI5961.pdf) [Accessed March 19, 2014].Your bibliography