Which of the following finding should a medical assistant identify as a manifestation of anaphylaxis during an intake examination?

Summary

• Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and is a medical emergency.
• Adrenaline (epinephrine) is required to treat anaphylaxis.
• The most important management strategy for anaphylaxis is to avoid all known triggers and to always carry your adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen®).

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• The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.

• Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment

• For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home.

• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

• Allergy occurs when the body overreacts to a 'trigger' that is harmless to most people.

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