The terms "anaphylaxis" and "anaphylactic shock" are often used to mean the same thing. They both refer to a severeallergic reaction. Shock is when yourblood pressuredrops so low that your cells (and organs) don't get enough oxygen. Anaphylactic shock is shock that's caused by anaphylaxis....
What is anaphylaxis and why does it occur? Explain the cause of anaphylaxis and distinguish local anaphylaxis from anaphylactic shock. 1. What is type 1 hypersensitivity? . 2. Explain the process of how anaphylaxis lead to someone losing consciousness? What is meant by allergy? Explain the initi...
Why does the lips swell? Lip swelling can be caused by infection, allergies, or trauma of the lip tissues. Lip swelling can be due to relatively mild conditions, such as sunburn, or serious or life-threatening conditions, such as an anaphylactic reaction, which should be immediately evaluated...
What does dreaming of a swam of bees mean? Dreaming about a swarm of bees could be symbolic of hard work or having too much on your hands to do. If you dream about a queen bee, it could be symbolic of a controlling or dominant woman. In a dream, if a bee stings you, it could...
What does Shelfish mean? 1 :concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself: seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. 2 : arising from concern with one's own welfare or advantage in disregard of others a selfish act. ...
Uvulitis can be caused by allergic reactions that cause swelling (edema) of the mouth and throat.9This can be a sign of an anaphylactic reaction, which is an emergency. Individuals who experience rapid swelling of the mouth and throat should go to the nearest emergency room to get a shot...
John almost died from fire ant bites at age 21 months. Anaphylactic reaction. And it happened again as we were re-calibrating his immune system to survive fire ants here in Texas. We will always be grateful to Dr. Stephen Miles and the project with Fort Hood soldiers, for the specific me...
The terms ‘food allergy’ and ‘food intolerance’ are common. When someone says they’re gluten intolerant or allergic to peanuts, what does it actually mean?
What exactly does it mean when people ‘die of shock’? (Photo Credit: Pixabay) Until a few years ago, I thought the same thing. However, as it turns out, dying from shock does not mean dying of surprise or fright. In fact, it’s something entirely different. ...
I’m a current Workit Health member, how does this affect my care now? I don’t want to do an in-person visit at all. That sounds inconvenient! I’m considering joining Workit Health, what does this mean for me? What is the DEA worried about? Is telehealth care safe? I don’t ...