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Anaphylaxis: Introduction Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video is an introduction to anaphylaxis.
- Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, potentially fatal disorder caused by adverse immune reactions.
- Anaphylaxis causes airway swelling, vasodilation, and capillary leak which leads to distributive shock.
- The four major causes of anaphylaxis are insect stings, food allergies, medications, and idiopathic reasons.
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