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==Physical Examination== | |||
Signs include: | |||
*Abnormal heart rhythm ([[arrhythmia]]) | |||
*Fluid in the lungs ([[pulmonary edema]]) | |||
*[[Hives]] | |||
*[[Hypotension|Low blood pressure]] | |||
*Mental [[confusion]] | |||
*Rapid [[pulse]] | |||
*Skin that is blue from lack of oxygen or pale from shock | |||
*Swelling ([[angioedema]]) in the throat that may be severe enough to block the [[airway]] | |||
*Swelling of the eyes or face | |||
*Weakness | |||
*[[Wheezing]] | |||
The health care provider will wait to test for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) until after treatment. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Needs | [[Category:Needs overview]] | ||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | [[Category:Emergency medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] |
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Physical Examination
Signs include:
- Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
- Hives
- Low blood pressure
- Mental confusion
- Rapid pulse
- Skin that is blue from lack of oxygen or pale from shock
- Swelling (angioedema) in the throat that may be severe enough to block the airway
- Swelling of the eyes or face
- Weakness
- Wheezing
The health care provider will wait to test for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) until after treatment.