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Complications List

Complications could include:

Complications Overview Articles

Hives
Anaphylaxis (airway is swollen, making breathing difficult; Life-threatening airway obstruction, if swelling occurs in the throat.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
Hives
Most cases of hives clear up within one to seven days without treatment, providing the cause (allergen) is found and avoided.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Hives
Most cases of hives clear up within one to seven days without treatment, providing the cause (allergen) is found and avoided.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hives
Most cases of hives clear up within one to seven days without treatment, providing the cause (allergen) is found and avoided. Some bouts of hives can persist up to six weeks and can be frustrating for the sufferer.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Complications Articles

Acute upper airway obstruction
An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, laryngeal (voice box), or pharyngeal (throat) areas.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction .
Source:ADAM
Date:April 28, 2008
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, sudden, often fatal bodily reaction to a foreign substance or antigen. In humans, anaphylaxis is a rare event usually triggered by an antiserum (to treat snake or insect bites), antibiotics (especially immunoglobulin), or wasp or bee stings.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction, in which the immune system responds to otherwise harmless substances from the environment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction, in which the immune system responds to otherwise harmless substances from the environment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, sudden, and potentially fatal allergic reaction to a foreign substance or antigen that affects multiple systems of the body. Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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