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Anaphylaxis

- Summary
- About anaphylaxis
- Related conditions
- Potential causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Norman Klein, M.D., FAAAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to anaphylaxis:

  1. How can I recognize an anaphylactic reaction?

  2. Do my symptoms indicate that I have had an anaphylactic reaction?

  3. Am I at risk for experiencing anaphylaxis again?

  4. Will I experience the same symptoms during future episodes of anaphylaxis?

  5. What tests will you use to determine the allergens that can cause me to have an anaphylactic reaction?

  6. What dangers do I face during an anaphylactic reaction?

  7. What should I do if I think I am having an anaphylactic reaction?

  8. Do I have to go to the hospital if I have already treated myself with epinephrine?

  9. Can you show me how to use an allergy kit? Where should I inject myself?

  10. Should I carry an allergy kit at all times?

  11. What steps can I take to prevent anaphylaxis?

  12. Where can I get a training device for me and my family to practice injecting on?

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Review Date: 01-17-2007
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