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Anaphylaxis: A Preventable Threat
Anaphylaxis
⚕️ How to Treat
Anaphylaxis
Step 1: Lie flat with legs raised
(If breathing is difficult, allow to sit)
Step 2: Administer intramuscular epinephrine (adrenaline) immediately — if available
Use epinephrine (adrenaline) for injection — such as an auto-injector or pre-filled syringe: Have it available Know how to use it Know when to use it
➤ Step 3: Call for help — ambulance immediately
Anaphylaxis
🚫 Prevent: Allergen Avoidance
Avoid the triggers (allergens and other factors) that you know can cause you reactions. These include:
🍽️ Foods
- Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Milk
- Soybean, Egg, Sesame, Tree nuts, Fruits
💊 Medications
- Antibiotics, NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- Biologic agents
🐝 Venoms
- Stinging insects
🧪 Other Triggers
- Radiocontrast media, Natural rubber latex, Ethanol
- Seminal fluid, Occupational allergens, Aeroallergens
- Physical factors (e.g., exercise, cold, heat, sunlight)
Anaphylaxis
✅ Take Action: Awareness & Confidence
Be prepared to respond to anaphylaxis quickly. Carry an epinephrine auto-injector at all times, know how and when to use it, and follow your doctor’s advice. Create a written emergency plan, keep it with you, and share it with others to help ensure rapid and effective response during an emergency.
➤ Increase Awareness
Make a written emergency plan, Keep it with you, Share it with others.
➤ Improve Confidence
Always carry self-injectable epinephrine (adrenaline), Use it according to your physician’s recommendations, Make sure you know how and when to self-inject — speak to your physician.
📄 Source
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Based on:
World Allergy Organization Anaphylaxis Guidance 2020,
Published in World Allergy Organization Journal 2020, Volume 13, Issue 10.
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