Signs of a Severe Allergic Reaction
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on June 27, 2022
Written by Susan Bernstein
Runny or Stuffy Nose
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Sneezing
2/15
Itchy, Watery Eyes
3/15
Itchy Ears or Mouth
4/15
Breathing Changes
5/15
Hives
6/15
Skin Rash
7/15
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
8/15
Chest Tightness
9/15
Swollen Tongue or Lips
10/15
Flushed Skin
11/15
Confused or Anxious
12/15
Low Blood Pressure
13/15
Anaphylaxis
14/15
Common Causes of Anaphylaxis
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SOURCES:
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: “Allergic Rhinitis,” “Hives (Urticaria),” “Rashes.”
Mayo Clinic: “Anaphylaxis,” “Drug allergy,” “Low blood pressure (hypotension).”
Food Allergy Research & Education: “Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Food.”
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: “Anaphylaxis.”
National Health Services: “Angioedema.”
June 27, 2022
Medically Reviewed by: Poonam Sachdev, MD
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