Reactions to allergies can kill rather suddenly, so people take them very seriously. Allergens in the environment cause uncomfortable symptoms in a person which in turn result in an allergic reaction.
Skin rashes, itching, sneezing, or watery eyes can occur in some people when exposed to some household pets, bee stings, dust, weeds, molds, and not very common foods, like nuts, and shellfish. Respiratory seizures, wheezing, nausea or vomiting, pains in the chest and abdomen, tongue swelling, and even unconsciousness are more violent possible reactions.
Sudden and severe allergic reactions can kill some people very speedily if they don’t get treated within fifteen minutes of exposure to an allergen. Allergic reactions occur anytime ranging from one minute to one hour to even as much as one whole day from the moment of exposure.
The more the exposures to an allergen, the more severe a reaction is likely to be, even if the exposure becomes less. Immunotherapy and asthma treatments are more extreme measures taken to counter environmental and pet allergies in addition to various medications like decongestants and antihistamines like Benadryl.
It goes without saying that someone prone to allergic reactions must avoid peanuts, poison ivy, shellfish, and bee stings due to the fact that they often cause more severe reactions. Knowing they can inadvertently come in contact with an allergen, some adults and children now carry Epi-Pens so as not to repeat experiences of severe allergic reactions.
Emergency use of the Epi-Pen must be done on exposure to an allergen so it contains epinephrine in a pre-filled syringe. Large muscles like the thigh receive the epinephrine into the bloodstream by injection via a needle that is freed by pulling off a guard. The Epi-Pen is applicable through clothing; hence time can be conserved by not removing them before administering the medication.
It is absolutely unacceptable to take your eyes off someone who is experiencing an allergic reaction. After using the Epi-Pen, if the person does not show signs of getting better, urgent treatment must be sought.
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