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By : Atilla kanli. Anaphylaxis and Poisons. Anaphylaxis.

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  1. By : Atilla kanli Anaphylaxis and Poisons

  2. Anaphylaxis • Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.It typically causes a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure. Common causes include insect bites/stings, foods, and medications. • It is diagnosed based on the presenting symptoms and signs. Worldwide 0.05–2% of people are estimated to have anaphylaxis at some point in their life and rates appear to be increasing. • Treatment methods- Get emergency help, Self-treatment with epinephrine, Remove the cause ( bee stings ) and/or got to the hospital.

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  4. Poisons • Poisons are substances that cause disturbances to organisms,usually by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is absorbed by an organism. The fields of medicine vetenary and zoology often distinguish a poison from a toxin, and from a venom. Toxins are poisons produced by some biological function in nature, and venoms are usually defined as toxins that are injected by a bite or sting to cause their effect, while other poisons are generally defined as substances absorbed through epithelial linings such as the skin or gut. • Treatment methods- Call emergency services or a poison control hotline immediately, Clear the person's airway, Check the person's breathing and pulse and Keep the person comfortable.

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