Preventing Death From Anaphylactic Shock!

Did you already identify things or animals that cause you allergies? If yes, get rid of the so called ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK!

Anaphylactic shock is a severe potentially fatal allergic reaction and must be taken seriously. First aid can help, but a person having an anaphylactic reaction needs immediate medical attention.

   

Symptoms are: air passages become constricted, resulting in breathing difficulties (Dyspnea); face, neck, mouth and throat may swell (Edema); nausea, abdominal pain, or vomiting (Emesis); anxiety or dizziness; heart, brain and lungs may suffer from a dramatic drop in oxygen supply (Anoxia); and itching (Pruritis) and loss of consciousness(Syncope). As soon as swelling, itching and throat tightness intrude, take this seriously!

Since, I belong to a family with asthma, I am very aware of what is anaphylactic shock all about and what allergens I need to avoid (like, crabs, prawn, dust mites, molds, pollens, pets, cockroaches, and other household irritants) that will trigger asthma and might result to anaphylactic shock.

If unfortunately this will happen, what are the things that we need to do to keep away from death? Below are simple ways to help the person suffering from anaphylactic shock.

• Do not let the person swallow anything during a choking allergic reaction.

• Help the person to sit in an upright position that helps with breathing.

• Encourage the victim to breathe slowly; calm them.

• Inject Epinephrine Immediately (Ask your doctor for more information about this.)

• If available, administer an antihistamine to decrease swelling.

• Do CPR if the person stops breathing.

• The affected person should receive medical help as soon as possible. Bring him to the nearest hospital. 

He needs emergency treatment right then and there before he starts choking to death! REMEMBER, death is rapid in these cases. So, take it seriously!

I hope that this will bring awareness to all of us. God bless and be safe!