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Table 2 Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis [10, 16]

From: Anaphylaxis

Skin

 •  Urticaria

 •  Angioedema

 •  Erythema (flushing)

 •  Pruritus

 •  Eczema

Respiratory

 •  Upper airway

        Nasal congestion

        Sneezing

        Hoarseness

        Cough

        Laryngeal edema

 •  Lower airway

        Dyspnea

        Cough

        Bronchospasm

        Wheezing

        Chest tightness

Cardiovascular

 •  Hypotension

 •  Dizziness

 •  Syncope

 •  Tachycardia

Gastrointestinal

 •  Nausea

 •  Vomiting

 •  Abdominal pain

 •  Diarrhea

Neurologic

 •  Lightheadedness

 •  Dizziness

 •  Confusion

Oropharyngeal

 •  Pruritus, tingling

 •  Angioedema

Other

 •  Sense of impending doom

 •  Anxiety