What Is Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction to specific allergen triggers. Food Allergens are the leading cause of Anaphylaxis. Over 170 foods can cause food allergies. The 8 most common food allergens are Peanuts, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shell Fish, Tree Nuts, Wheat-Gluten, and Soybeans. Allergic reactions to food can be life threatening. Anaphylaxis can be caused by a microscopic amount of an allergen. The reaction may take place immediately or many hours after allergen contact.
Children with food allergies are 3 times more likely to suffer from additional allergies or asthma. About 20 percent of allergic reactions to food occur when children are at school. Approximately 25 percent of life threatening allergic reactions to food occurred to food at school occurred to children with no previous allergic diagnosis. Non-food items commonly found in schools such as finger paint, paste, or clays may contain allergens.
Children with food allergies are 3 times more likely to suffer from additional allergies or asthma. About 20 percent of allergic reactions to food occur when children are at school. Approximately 25 percent of life threatening allergic reactions to food occurred to food at school occurred to children with no previous allergic diagnosis. Non-food items commonly found in schools such as finger paint, paste, or clays may contain allergens.
What Are The Common Symptoms Of Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal allergic reaction whereby symptoms could be categorized as mild to severe. Every symptom should be responded to as if it were a severe reaction to avoid death. These are the most common symptoms of Anaphylaxis:
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Other symptoms of Anaphylaxis include anxiety, feeling of impending doom, and headaches.
