Jason, age 10, was brought to the emergency room by his mother. He had been stung...
Jason, age 10, was brought to the emergency room by
his mother. He had been stung by a bee and was having some
difficulty in breathing. She thought he might be having an
anaphylactic reaction.
1. What are the symptoms of a localized anaphylactic reaction? (
Name 3)
2. What are the symptoms of a systemic anaphylactic reaction? (
Name 4)
3. What is the treatment? ( Name 1)
Homework Answers
1. Local anaphylactic reaction has different effect in different area of body including , Redness and itching of conjunctiva , swelling of nasal mucosa , rashes on skin , pain in ear and impaired hearing and headache .
2. Systemic anaphlyactic reaction symptoms include edema , bronchoconstriction , hypotension , coma and may lead to death in severe conditions .
3. To treat the given condition , Epinephrine can be used as it acts on beta receptor of smooth muscles and alpha receptors of vscular endothelium lead to bronchodilation .
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