What is anaphylaxis – and what should you do if someone has an attack? l sopphie
It takes just a morsel of one of these foods to cause a life-threatening reaction but it’s mostly a myth that being near an allergen, smelling it or having it on your skin will cause a severe reaction, says Dr Lara Ford, chair of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy's Anaphylaxis Committee. A food protein must come into contact with a mucosal surface for someone to have anaphylaxis.
Since an anaphylaxis register was set up on November 1 in Victoria, 1028 people have presented at hopsital emergency rooms – an average of 50 a week. Some 60 per cent were food related, 12 per cent were reactions to drugs and 13 per cent were caused by insect bites. But most people who have an attack make an excellent recovery, says Dr Ford. Only in rare cases can extended time with poor circulation lead to severe issues such as brain damage from oxygen loss. “Which is why intervening early is the most important thing ... doing everything you can to avoid factors that can exacerbate the reaction.
Once you determine someone is likely suffering anaphylaxis, there are two crucial things that must happen fast. The EpiPen is the only type of adrenalin auto-injector available in Australia, and it costs about $40 for two under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Extra injectors cost about $100 each. Adrenalin recalibrates a person’s blood circulation, strengthens their heartbeat and opens up the airways. “No other medication can reverse or treat anaphylaxis. It’s very safe, and it’s most effective when given early,” Dr Ford says.
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