What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat or tongue swelling
- Faintness or collapse
- Hives in some reactions
Understanding care
Clinical care may include immediate emergency treatment and later review of triggers and prevention. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Call emergency services immediately (112 in India) for possible anaphylaxis. Follow an existing prescribed emergency plan; do not wait for a rash, photograph or online doctor.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
