Describe the signs and symptoms associated with an anaphylactic reaction

What will be an ideal response?


Signs and symptoms or anaphylaxis:
1. Skin
a. Generalized pruritus (itching)
b. Urticaria
c. Angioedema
2. Gastrointestinal
a. Nausea
b. Vomiting
c. Diarrhea
3. Respiratory
a. Laryngeal edema
4. Circulatory
a. Hypotension
b. Shock
c. Cardiac arrhythmias
d. Complete circulatory collapse
5. Additional symptoms
a. Sweating
b. Anxious feeling
c. Nervousness

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