Table 2 Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis [6, 11].
From: Anaphylaxis
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Skin • Urticaria (hives) • Angioedema (swelling) • Erythema (flushing) • Pruritus (itching) |
Gastrointestinal: • Nausea • Vomiting • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea |
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Respiratory:
• Upper airway: – Nasal congestion – Sneezing – Hoarseness – Cough – Oropharyngeal or laryngeal edema |
Neurologic:
• Light-headedness • Dizziness • Confusion |
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• Lower airway: dyspnea – Bronchospasms – Wheezing – Chest tightness |
Oral:
• Itching • Tingling or swelling of the lips, tongue or palate |
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Cardiovascular:
• Hypotension • Dizziness • Syncope • Tachycardia |
Other:
• Sense of impending doom • Anxiety |