Prevention Of Anaphylaxis

The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is to avoid substances known to cause this severe reaction. Follow these steps:

Wear medical alert necklace or bracelet to show if you are allergic to certain drugs or other substances.

Tell your doctor about your drug allergies before undergoing any medical treatment. If you receive allergy shots, always wait at least 30 minutes before leaving the clinic in order to receive treatment immediately if you have a severe reaction to allergy shot.

Keep an emergency kit filled with appropriate prescription medications available at any time. Your doctor can advise you on relevant content. This may include an epinephrine auto-injector. Make sure that the auto-injector is not expired. These medications generally last 18 months.

If you are allergic to stinging insects, be careful when you are near. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Avoid bright colors and do not wear perfumes or colognes. Stay calm if you are near an insect bite. They move slowly and avoid hitting insects.

Avoid wearing sandals or walking barefoot on the grass, if you are allergic to stinging insects.

If you have specific food allergies, please read the labels on every food you buy and consume. The manufacturing processes can change, so it is important to periodically recheck the labels of the foods you eat. When you eat, ask about the ingredients in foods, and ask the kitchen, because even small amounts of food you are allergic to can cause a serious reaction.

Be prepared

It 'important to do everything possible to prevent an anaphylactic reaction, avoiding the triggers. But even if you're careful, at some point you'll probably be exposed to the substance you are allergic. Fortunately, you can be ready to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies by knowing the symptoms of allergies, anaphylactic reactions, and have a plan to treat the symptoms quickly.