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AAAAI Anaphylaxis Wallet Card

AAAAI Anaphylaxis Wallet Card. Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAAAI. Anaphylaxis. A sudden severe allergic reaction Recognize the symptoms. Anaphylaxis Symptoms. Mouth itching, swelling of lips and tongue Throat* itching, tightness, closure, hoarseness

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AAAAI Anaphylaxis Wallet Card

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  1. AAAAI Anaphylaxis Wallet Card Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAAAI

  2. Anaphylaxis • A sudden severe allergic reaction • Recognize the symptoms

  3. Anaphylaxis Symptoms Mouth itching, swelling of lips and tongue Throat* itching, tightness, closure, hoarseness Skin itching, hives, redness, swelling Gut vomiting, diarrhea, cramps Lung* shortness of breath, cough, wheeze Heart* weak pulse, dizziness, passing out * life-threatening symptoms

  4. Anaphylaxis • Only a few symptoms may be present • Some symptoms can be life-threatening, eg. throat, lung, heart • Act fast! It can be fatal!

  5. Anaphylaxis can be fatal • Know triggers and avoid them • Carry Emergency Action Plan • Carry self-injectable epinephrine at all times • Inject epinephrine promptly if allergic reaction occurs • Call 911 or rescue squad immediately • Train family & friends to help in an emergency

  6. Anaphylaxis can be fatal • Asthma puts patients at high risk for severe reactions • Injectable epi is available in four devices - EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg - EpiPen 0.3 mg - Twinject 0.15 mg - Twinject 0.3mg

  7. Anaphylaxis • Any questions? • Thank you for your attention.

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