When a person’s breathing, heart rate, or blood pressure change in response to an allergen, the reaction is typically classified as anaphylaxis. The majority of medical professionals classify an allergic reaction as anaphylaxis when it causes breathing difficulties, changes in heart rhythm, or increases blood pressure. At EDU First Aid, we spend time working out how this emergency can be avoided in your setting, as well as how it can be best prepared for.
This excellent video explains what anaphylaxis is:
