Anaphylaxis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Vital Signs

• Low blood pressure
• Rapid pulse

Skin

• Hives
• Skin that is blue from lack of oxygen or pale from shock

Heart

• Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

Lungs

• Wheezing
• Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)

Neurologic

• Mental confusion

Other

• Swelling (angioedema) in the throat that may be severe enough to block the airway
• Swelling of the eyes or face
• Weakness

The health care provider will wait to test for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) until after treatment.

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