But sometimes a child can have what's known as anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that needs immediate medical treatment. Many cases are caused by food allergies, medications, or insect stings.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergic-symptoms
This report talks about how climate change will affect pollen, mold and poison ivy. More pollen, mold and poison ivy can increase the risks for asthma and allergy attacks. Climate change can also make air pollution worse. This can increase the risk and severity of asthma attacks. Our report lists steps you can take to help reduce your allergy risks. Read the full report and see what you can do to reduce your allergy risk: Extreme Allergies and Climate Change.
http://www.aafa.org/page/extreme-allergies-and-climate-change.aspx
For instance, if your child has a mild allergy, such as hay fever, you can expect symptoms such as: 1  Watery, runny eyes. 2  Runny nose. 3  Sneezing. Nasal congestion.  An itchy rash or hives.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergic-symptoms
Allergic drug rashes. Most drug rashes result from an allergic reaction to the drug (see Allergies to Drugs). Usually the reaction is to a drug taken by mouth or injected. The drug does not have to be applied to the skin to cause a drug rash.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/hypersensitivity-and-inflammatory-skin-disorders/drug-rashes
About 3% of people stung by bees and wasps have an allergic reaction to the sting, and up to 0.8% of bee sting victims experience the severe and life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Learn more about the treatment of bee stings ».
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Many kids have allergies. As a parent, you'll want to know what to expect. For instance, if your child has a mild allergy, such as hay fever, you can expect symptoms such as: Watery, runny eyes. Runny nose. Sneezing. Nasal congestion. An itchy rash or hives.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergic-symptoms
Drug rashes usually are caused by an allergic reaction to a drug. Typical symptoms include redness, bumps, blisters, hives, itching, and sometimes peeling, or pain. Every drug a person takes may have to be stopped to figure out which one is causing the rash.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/hypersensitivity-and-inflammatory-skin-disorders/drug-rashes
Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening. Anaphylaxis is rare. The vast majority of people will never have an anaphylactic reaction. Common triggers of an anaphylactic reaction include drugs, such as penicillin, insect stings, foods (peanuts, shellfish), X-ray dye, and latex.
http://www.medicinenet.com/anaphylaxis/article.htm
It is also a serious threat to our public health. The government has a plan to address climate change and its health threat. Rising temperatures caused by climate change lead to longer allergy seasons and worsen air quality. Long allergy seasons can cause more allergies and asthma attacks.
http://www.aafa.org/page/extreme-allergies-and-climate-change.aspx
The symptoms of anaphylaxis may vary and can include hives, tongue swelling, vomiting, and even shock. If someone is at risk, avoidance is the best form of treatment. If one has a history of serious allergic reaction, he or she should always carry an epinephrine kit.
http://www.medicinenet.com/anaphylaxis/article.htm
what are extreme allergic reactions like
The extreme allergic reactions are like Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the extreme allergic reaction.