• Question: What causes you to have an anafalactic shock and what is the worst outcome of one?

    Asked by katieslater to Susanna, Jen on 19 Mar 2013.
    • Photo: Jen Todd Jones

      Jen Todd Jones answered on 19 Mar 2013:

      Hi Katie

      Anaphylaxis is typically caused by allergies (to things like peanuts, or wasp stings) and it causes the throat to close up meaning the person can’t breathe any longer. Sadly the worst outcome is death, but most people with allergies this severe carry medication with them that can help them breathe again.

      Jen

    • Photo: Susanna Martin

      Susanna Martin answered on 19 Mar 2013:

      Hi Katie, I don’t think I can really add to Jen’s answer!

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