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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Still in the skin.If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a 2nd adrenaline auto-injector.Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Treatment for anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis needs to be treated in hospital immediately.Treatments can include:adrenaline given by an injection or drip in your veinoxygenfluids given by a drip in your veinYou'll usually stay in hospital for around 2 to 12 hours, but you may need to stay longer.Before you leave hospital, you'll be given 2 adrenaline auto-injectors to keep in case you have another anaphylactic reaction.An adrenaline auto-injector is a special device for injecting adrenaline yourself. You'll be told how and when to use it.You should be shown how to use your adrenaline auto-injector each time you're prescribed it.You may also be referred to an allergy specialist for tests and advice. Things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. Do avoid the food, medicine or thing that you're allergic to – for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) – you can order one online from the company that makes your injector teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy – this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency Don’t do not leave your adrenaline auto-injectors anywhere too hot or cold such as in the fridge or outside in the sun Information: More informationThere's more advice about what you can do to avoid common allergies. Find out more about:food allergyinsect bites and stingsmedicine allergy (Allergy UK website)latex allergy (Allergy UK website) Causes of anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis happens when your body has a serious reaction to something you're allergic to.Allergies that can sometimes cause anaphylaxis include:foods such as nuts, cows' milk, eggs, fish or sesame seedsmedicines such as antibiotics
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