Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Definition anaphylaxis

Answer 1

Severe, life threatening, generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction

Rapidly developing, life-threatening problems involving the airway and or breathing and or circulation

Pharyngeal or laryngeal oedema
Brochospsm with tachpnoea
Hypotension and/or tachycardia

Question 2

Immunologically mediated anaphylaxis

Answer 2

IgE pathway