These reactions may range from mild swelling at the site of injection or a mild decrease in cardiac output, to a full - blown
episode of anaphylactic shock or death.
Treatment possibilities: elimination of the offending food, exclusive breastfeeding instead of bottle feeding, free amino acids - based formula, antihistamines, corticosteroids; in
case of anaphylactic shock: epinephrine injection into a muscle.
Now a plant grower from Denbighshire Wales, Mike Smith, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, has grown a pepper so hot, so searingly painfully hot, that it could lead to a
type of anaphylactic shock for unwary eaters, burning the airways and closing them up, reports the Daily Post.
In 2010, they showed that oral delivery of factor IX expressed in chloroplasts in this way led to almost undetectable inhibitor levels in mice, and no
sign of anaphylactic shock.
If your pet has experienced an
episode of anaphylactic shock, an EpiPen will generally be prescribed to your pet, and you will be instructed in its use.
And because of the risk
of anaphylactic shock (and even death), immunotherapy is inherently risky.
Potential side effects of immunotherapy include sneezing, itchiness, and nausea, in addition to the risk
of anaphylactic shock (a potentially fatal drop in blood pressure) and other serious reactions.
If your dog or cat starts vomiting or becomes lethargic after a bee sting, it is a sign
of anaphylactic shock, and a clear indicator that they need immediate care.