Many people use the term “anaphylaxis” to describe their allergic symptoms. But do we sometimes call our allergy “anaphylaxis” abusive? Do we want to say anymore? Is anaphylaxis something more serious and needs special treatment?

The above questions are answered by K. Sofia Solidakis Allergologist of Child and Adult, Scientific Head of Allergical Department Metropolitan General, while explaining what we need to know about anaphylaxis, symptoms and treatment:

What is anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction with a sudden onset, which can become life threatening. In other words, it is a systematic reaction of hypersensitivity that can affect many organs. Proper treatment with adrenaline administration is crucial so that there is no serious complications or even death.

How is anaphylaxis caused?

Anaphylaxis is caused when our immune system incorrectly recognizes a normally harmless ingredient (eg food, medicine, poisoning hypermia) as a threat. This incorrect recognition results in the activation of the immune system and the release of substances, such as histamine, which lead to the onset of anaphylaxis symptoms.

Recognizing the symptoms

It is important to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis in a timely manner in order to address them immediately. Symptoms often include more than one organs.

The most common are the following:

• skin: urticaria, angioedema, redness, itching
• respiratory: cough, shortness of breath, whistle, shouting, “tightening” in the throat or chest
• Gastrointestinal: Belly pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
• Nervous: dizziness, anxiety, feeling of imminent bad
• Circulatory: Pulse-Feeling, tendency to faint, feeling of weakness, vision blur, ear tinnitus

What are the sympathy of an allergic reaction

Many patients, even with exactly the same amount of allergen, experience reactions of other gravity or sometimes may not react at all. One explanation for this is the existence of a collaborative. The presence of universes can affect an allergic reaction in two ways:

1. Either reducing the reaction udant so that patients do not have any symptoms when there are no sympathizers and only react when there is sympathetic
2. Either increasing the severity of the reaction so that patients only have mild symptoms when there are no sympathy but more serious when they exist.

As supporters have been recognized:

• Infections (eg colds)
• Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs
• proton pump inhibitors (PPIS)
• alcohol
• physical activity
• menstruation
• stress
• lack of sleep
• Mast cell activation syndromes

Tackling anaphylaxis

The most important drug in the treatment of anaphylaxis is adrenaline, which is why all patients with the risk of anaphylaxis should always have the self -adrenaline device with them and the plan to treat anaphylaxis provided by their therapist allergies. All patients should be aware of the use of the self -adrenaline device.

Attention: No other drug (eg antihistamines or cortisone) should be used instead of adrenaline.
“If you have experienced symptoms that could be attributed to anaphylaxis in the past, it is advisable to consult a specialist allergist to give you detailed information and clear instructions to address it,” concludes Ms. Solidakis.