{"id":10086,"date":"2025-07-15T22:21:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=10086"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:38","slug":"anaphylaxis-how-to-recognize-and-diagnose-dangerous-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/anaphylaxis-how-to-recognize-and-diagnose-dangerous-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and act in the event of a dangerous reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Imagine: you have eaten a regular product or taken a regular medicine, but suddenly you experience severe difficulty breathing, dizziness, and redness of the skin. This could be anaphylaxis, the most serious type of allergic reaction that develops rapidly and poses a real threat to life. Timely recognition and competent first aid play a key role in saving a person.<\/p>\n

Anaphylaxis: what is this condition?<\/h2>\n

Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic allergic reaction in which the immune system overreacts to a substance. The body releases large amounts of histamine, which causes vasodilation, swelling, a drop in blood pressure, and narrowing of the airways.<\/p>\n

According to WHO<\/strong>, cases of anaphylaxis are increasing worldwide due to the spread of food allergens, uncontrolled medication use, and worsening environmental conditions.<\/p>\n

What most often causes anaphylaxis?<\/h2>\n

Allergens can be very diverse. Among the most common are:<\/p>\n