A severe allergic reaction can lead to shock (anaphylactic shock) and unconsciousness
Serious allergic reactions are most commonly accompanied by respiratory distress or red rash
Give medication that the patient himself has against his allergy (for example, the epiphene for injection)
Call the hospital
Give first aid and perform resuscitation if needed
Background
Allergy is due to the fact that the body responds to substances such as food, chemicals, drugs or pollen, which are harmless to most people
Symptoms of allergy vary, depending on the substance that triggers it. The most common symptoms are rapid respiratory distress (asthma), skin rash (hives), abdominal pain or vomiting and diarrhea. Typically these symptoms usually disappear after quite a short time (hours)
Some people react with life-threatening reactions ( anaphylactic shock )
Typical symptoms and signs
Itchy red rash or blisters on the skin
Difficulty breathing
Abdominal pains
Vomiting and diarrhea
May lead to unconsciousness and lack of breathing
First aid
Check the symptoms
Find out how serious the symptoms are
Ask if he / she has known allergies
Treat mild symptoms
Help him / her take any medicine that he / she has against allergy
Anti-allergy drugs in the form of antihistamines should be taken if available
In severe allergic reaction
Ask if he or she has anti-allergic medicine (adrenaline). If necessary, help them to give the medicine
Call 112
If unconsciousness is laid in stable sideways
Raise feet if possible by shock
Start resuscitation in case of lack of breathing and unconsciousness
