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In this section we treat the most common forms of allergy medication, knowing that there are other reactions and are not described in the topic.

1. Urticaria

Urticaria is characterized by rash of welts of varying size and location, with an evolution of 24-48 hours. In most cases, is associated with angioedema (angioneurotic edema or Quincke), instead of causing itching sensation of weight or stress, and deformation of the face. Read the rest of this entry »

Anaphylaxis is a general reaction of the body to contact with an allergen (protein that causes allergies) with which previously had reacted. It requires immediate medical attention because, if unchecked, can lead to irreversible situations, including death. It is produced by the rapid release of some substances found within the cells responsible for immune response.

Symptoms of anaphylaxis generally include:

1. A red rash with welts or hives, often sting.
2. Swelling in the throat or other body parts.
3. Wheezing (breathing that produces a whistling sound from the chest).
4. Loss of consciousness.
5. Tightness in the chest.
6. Difficulty breathing.
7. Hoarse voice.
8. Trouble swallowing.
9. Vomiting.
10. Diarrhea.
11. Abdominal cramps.
12. pale or reddish tone of the face and body.

It is a potentially fatal, requiring medical help quickly:

1. If the patient is seriously impressive importate, health aid should be sent to your emergency in their community, you send specialized medical aid.
2. If no special help nearby, it should start its move to the nearest health center immediately.
3. If possible, should be suspended the agent that causes the picture, and pay special attention to maintaining an adequate airway and administer high flow oxygen by mask if you have it.
4. If the allergen has been injected into an arm (injection, …), bee sting can be a tourniquet to try to delay their action. Must loosen every 5 minutes to avoid further complications.
5. Sprays can also be used to produce bronchodilation betamimetics drugs.
6. Some patients have had previous similar reactions, and carry with them vials of adrenaline for subcutaneous self-administration, which is the drug of choice for these situations.
7. If there is shock, is treated by intravascular volume expansion with IV administration of sera
8. Other effective drugs are corticosteroids and antihistamines, although the effect is later.

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