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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and can be life-threatening. It may be triggered by food, medications, or insect stings. If you suspect that you or someone else is experiencing anaphylaxis, dial 999 immediately. The symptoms typically manifest within minutes of exposure to an allergen, such as food, medicine, or an insect sting. You might also experience a rash that is swollen, raised, or itchy.
Common symptoms:
Swelling of your throat and tongue
Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
Feeling tired or confused
Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
Skin that feels cold to the touch
Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet
Professionals who treat anaphylaxis (9)
DO
Dr Olympia Tsilochristou
Consultant Allergist
Central London
Allergy
Allergic reactions
Allergic rhinitis
+3
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PG
Professor Gideon Lack
Consultant
Allergy
Asthma in children
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
+4
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DS
Dr Stephanie Kayode
Allergy & immunology
Central London
Food allergies
Anaphylaxis
Drug allergy
+5
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DR
Dr Rashmi Jain
Consultant immunologist and allergist
Oxford
Allergic urticaria
Allergy testing
Anaphylaxis
+5
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DM
Dr Matthew Doyle
GP with a special interest
Allergy in Saint Helier
Allergy
Skin allergies
Food allergies
+5
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PA
Professor Adam Fox
Allergy & immunology
Central London
Food allergies
Child allergies
Asthma
+3
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DB
Dr Bhupinder Singh Sihra
Specialist
Allergies
Allergy testing
Asthma in children
Anaphylaxis
+2
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DM
Dr Maria Raptaki
Paediatrics and Paediatric allergy & immunology
Leicester
Asthma
Eczema
Immunotherapy
+5
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DR
Dr Robert Boyle
Paediatric allergist
South London
Asthma
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
+2
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