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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

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Is a type of:

Shock

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Rapid breathing
Shortness of breath, made worse by daily activities
Shortness of breath, better with rest
Shortness of breath, better sitting upright
Shortness of breath, made worse by exercise or physical activity
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Risk factors

Personal

Prolonged bed rest

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