Question 1

What is the difference between a mild allergy and anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Mild allergy often causes localised itching, redness or hives without breathing problems or collapse, whereas anaphylaxis involves airway compromise, breathing difficulty and/or circulatory collapse, and can be rapidly fatal. Err on the side of caution when airway or breathing are affected.

Question 2

What is the difference between a mild allergy and anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Mild allergy often causes localised itching, redness or hives without breathing problems or collapse, whereas anaphylaxis involves airway compromise, breathing difficulty and/or circulatory collapse, and can be rapidly fatal. Err on the side of caution when airway or breathing are affected.

Question 3

What is the difference between a mild allergy and anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Mild allergy often causes localised itching, redness or hives without breathing problems or collapse, whereas anaphylaxis involves airway compromise, breathing difficulty and/or circulatory collapse, and can be rapidly fatal. Err on the side of caution when airway or breathing are affected.

What is the difference between a mild allergy and anaphylaxis?

What is the difference between a mild allergy and anaphylaxis?

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