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Anaphylaxis
is
the most severe form of allergic reaction and it is rare.
It usually occurs in someone already known to be allergic either to a
stinging insect (wasp or bee) or to a food (e.g. peanut, other nut, seafood) but
can also occur without prior warning.
These
symptoms are typical:
Feeling of
faintness
Severe
apprehension
Swelling of
mouth, lips, tongue or throat
Rash or
swellings anywhere on body
Difficulty with
breathing, talking or swallowing
Cough and/or
wheeze
Blue lips, loss
of consciousness
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Laryngeal
Oedema can result from an allergic reaction to a sting (e.g. bee or wasp) or from eating
a food (e.g. nut, seafood) if the individual is highly allergic to
it. It is, thankfully, rare even
amongst those with bee or wasp sting allergy or immediate food allergies.
These
symptoms are typical:
Feeling
of a severe lump in the throat
Feeling
that the throat is narrowed
Choking
sensation Breathing
becomes laboured Breathing
becomes noisy Harsh sound from the throat or whistling from the chest)
Lips
may become blue (signifying obstruction to the oxygen supply)
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