Asthma & Anaphylaxis Emergency in the Home
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If asthma or anaphylaxis are very real threats to you, a family member, or a friend, it is important that both you and your home are prepared.
In order to be ready for an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency you should follow 3 steps:
The factors that cause someone to have an anaphylactic or asthmatic reaction are called ‘allergens’ or ‘triggers’.
For someone with anaphylaxis or asthma, it's critical that trigger substances be removed from the immediate environment to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis or an asthma attack.
In order to ‘trigger proof’ your home, you first need to know what the triggers are.
Triggers vary from person to person. You'll need to know what would cause the individual in question to react adversely. You will need to ask the person if this is new territory for you.
Anaphylaxis Triggers
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. You are more likely to experience an anaphylactic attack if you have previously had an allergic reaction to something.
Common allergens include foods such as:
Venom from Bites and Stings:
Medications:
Asthma Triggers
Asthma is a recurring illness of the airways, which become constricted by tightened muscles and the inside lining of the airways becomes swollen and produces thick, sticky mucus.
Common asthma triggers include:
So you can act fast in an asthma or anaphylactic emergency in the home, the next step is to know the symptoms.
In the event of a severe asthma attack, you should call 000 immediately.
Symptoms of a severe asthma attack include:
No matter how well you trigger proof your home, in sensitive cases, it takes just a small amount of the allergen to set off an attack.
For that reason, make sure you know how to react to an anaphylaxis and asthma emergency in your home.
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