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What Do You Do If You Have Allergic Reaction. When you have an allergy your immune system mistakenly sees something thats harmless as an invader. Your body responds with certain. Lie on your back or help the person lie on their back. If you have a severe allergic sting reaction youll need epinephrine which you can inject yourself before you call 911.
Antihistamines these can be taken when you notice the symptoms of a reaction or before being exposed to an allergen to stop a reaction occurring. Your body responds with certain. In addition to avoiding scratching you should also take the following steps to address allergic skin reactions. A primary care physician or an allergist can diagnose allergic reactions. But sometimes people have an allergic reaction to a medicine. If you have had an immediate allergic reactioneven if it was not severeto a vaccine or injectable therapy for another disease ask your doctor if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you carry an epinephrine auto-injector Auvi-Q EpiPen others give yourself a shot right away.
However these drugs only help relieve hives or itching. People with a food allergy are often given a device known as an auto-injector pen which contains doses of adrenaline that can be used in emergencies. Below is a list of things to do if you or someone you know suffers from a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. Usually this shot will stop a more severe allergic reaction from happening. Your body responds with certain. For a severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis call 911 or your local emergency number or seek emergency medical help.