Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction in the body that can sometimes be fatal. An allergic reaction is an immune response; the body produces against certain substances such as herbs, peanuts, medicines or bee venom.

Anaphylactic reactions are life-threatening reactions due to exposure to certain substances, producing excess chemicals called histamine to fight the infection.

While allergy is the body’s immune reaction to any foreign particle or material that enters our body, the chemical released to battle the invading substance generates specific, minor symptoms that are known as allergic reactions.

• Skin irritation
• Narrowing of airways causing difficult breathing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Low pulse
• Swelled face
• Swelled lips
• Anxiety
• Stomach pain
• Confusion, Fainting

• Milk
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Latex
• Shellfish
• Insect venom
• Medicines
• Latex
• In rare cases, physical exercise can trigger anaphylaxis in adults.