Table 1 Classification of anaphylaxis
From: Differences in allergic symptoms after the consumption of egg yolk and egg white
Grade | Skin | Digestive organ | Respiratory organ | Circulatory organ | Nerve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | < Localized > pruritus, erythema, urticaria, angioedema | Oral itch and/or discomfort, Swelling of lips | Pharyngeal pruritus and/or discomfort | – | – |
2 | < Systemic > pruritus, erythema, urticaria, angioedema | Nausea, 1–2 occurrences of vomiting and/or diarrhea, Transient abdominal pain | Slight nasal congestion and/or rhinorrhea, Sneezing once or twice, Sporadic coughing | – | Decrease in activity level |
3 | Above symptoms | Repeated vomiting, and/or diarrhea, Persistent abdominal Pain | Marked nasal congestion and/or rhinorrhea, Repeated sneezing, Persistent cough, Laryngeal pruritus | Tachycardia (increased ≥ 15 beats/min) | Sense of unease |
4 | Above symptoms | Above symptoms | Laryngeal tightness, Wheezing, Dyspnea, Hoarseness, Barking cough, Cyanosis, Dysphagia | Arrhythmia, Decreased blood pressure | Unrest, fear of death |
5 | Above symptoms | Above symptoms | Respiratory arrest | Severe bradycardia, Marked decrease in blood pressure, Cardiac arrest | Unconsciousness |