Anaphylactic Reaction
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The anaphylactic reaction, or anaphylaxis, is a severe, rapidly appearing allergic reaction that affects the whole body and can be life-threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Common causes: It is usually triggered by foods, insect stings, medications, or contact with substances to which the person is allergic.
Common symptoms: It may present with hives, swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness, a drop in blood pressure, and a sense that something is very wrong, within a matter of minutes.
When to see a doctor? When these signs appear, it is an emergency that requires immediate medical care.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician handles the acute event, and the allergist and immunologist help afterward to identify the trigger. If you have had a reaction like this, it is advisable to study it with these professionals.
Data on 493 doctors who treat anaphylactic reaction
Which specialist treats anaphylactic reaction?
An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency; after immediate care, follow-up should be with an allergist or an immunologist. An emergency medicine specialist treats the acute episode, and a pediatrician if the patient is a child. Find specialists.
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Doctors specialized in anaphylactic reaction
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is anaphylactic reaction?
The anaphylactic reaction, or anaphylaxis, is a severe, rapidly appearing allergic reaction that affects the whole body and can be life-threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Which doctor treats anaphylactic reaction?
An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency; after immediate care, follow-up should be with an allergist or an immunologist. An emergency medicine specialist treats the acute episode, and a pediatrician if the patient is a child. Find specialists.