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Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
- The first sign of anaphylaxis occurs on the skin and includes angioedema, hives, and circumoral swelling/redness.
- The second sign occurs in the neurological system and includes dizziness or episodes of syncope.
- The third signs occur in the pulmonary system and include swollen upper airways, wheezing in the lower airways, coughing, dyspnea, and pulmonary edema.
- The fourth signs occur in the cardiac system and include tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, and bradycardia.
- The fifth signs occur in the GI tract and include capillary leak, increased edema, cramping, and diarrhea.
- The sixth sign is pedal edema.
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