Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Key symptoms

Answer 1

Airway and/or Breathing and/or Circulation problems

Airway problems may include:
-swelling of the throat and tongue →hoarse voice and -stridor

Breathing problems may include:

• respiratory wheeze
• dyspnoea

Circulation problems may include:

• hypotension
• tachycardia

Skin problems;

• generalised pruritus
• widespread erythematous or urticarial rash

Management- admit to hospital, adrenaline, steroids, antihistamines (fluids/supportive management if systemic compromise)