{"id":1994,"date":"2025-02-14T12:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:31:53","slug":"what-to-do-following-an-allergic-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/what-to-do-following-an-allergic-reaction\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do Following an Allergic Reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Allergies are the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8610-allergies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sixth-leading cause of long-term illness<\/a> in the United States. Although they\u2019re common, each person&#8217;s experience with them is unique. For some, it may be just an occasional itchy nose during pollen season, while others may face more severe reactions, like difficulty breathing or swelling. Knowing how to react following an allergic reaction is crucial to ensuring you and the people around you are safe, regardless of the circumstances. Let\u2019s take a look at five essential steps to take following an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-identify-the-symptoms\">1. Identify the Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senior-woman-sneezing-at-the-park.jpg\" alt=\"Senior woman sneezing at the park.\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senior-woman-sneezing-at-the-park.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senior-woman-sneezing-at-the-park-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Recognizing which allergy symptoms you or someone else is exhibiting is the first step in knowing how to treat it. Keep a look out for the following symptoms for each <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/allergy\/allergy-types\/\">type of allergen<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Food allergies<\/strong>. Look for itching, nausea, vomiting, hives, swelling in and around the mouth and airway closure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airborne allergies (pollen, dust etc.)<\/strong>. Look for a runny, stuffy or itchy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes and shortness of breath (most common in asthma patients).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medication<\/strong>. Look for a rash, hives, itching, swelling and shortness of breath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Latex<\/strong>. Look for a runny or itchy nose, hives and difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stinging insects\/venom<\/strong>. Look for hives, swelling around the face, mouth or throat, rapid pulse, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, wheezing and difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-address-serious-symptoms-first\">2. Address Serious Symptoms First<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Itchy eyes and hives are unpleasant, but they aren\u2019t life-threatening. Address serious reactions like a drop in blood pressure, increased heart rate, weak pulse, feeling faint, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, inability to swallow or severe stomach issues like diarrhea or vomiting first. These symptoms are signs of a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An epinephrine injection, often called an EpiPen, is the only treatment for anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to act quickly in cases of anaphylaxis. If you or someone else exhibits any of the above symptoms, administer the shot immediately. After administering the shot, seek treatment at the nearest emergency room for a full recovery. If you have severe allergies but do not have an EpiPen in your home, talk to your allergist about a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-treat-mild-symptoms\">3. Treat Mild Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If your allergic reaction is not serious, or you\u2019re out of the danger zone, you can start treating mild symptoms. Some common treatments may include <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/allergy\/allergy-treatments\/\">antihistamines, decongestants or topical ointments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-remove-the-allergen\">4. Remove the Allergen<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When possible, removing the responsible allergen is an essential step in stopping an allergic reaction. For example, if you\u2019re reacting to a dog, move away from them. If a day in Mollohon Park sets off your pollen allergies, come back when pollen counts are lower.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-talk-to-an-allergist\">5. Talk to an Allergist<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Allergies can be uncomfortable and scary, but we\u2019re here to help. Contact <span class=\"company-name \">Carolina Pines ENT<\/span> today to speak to one of our specialists about allergy testing and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/how-to-identify-a-skin-allergy\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Identify a Skin Allergy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/whats-causing-the-rash-on-my-wrist\/\" class=\"related-post\">What\u2019s Causing the Rash on My Wrist?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/winter-allergens-are-indoor-allergies-making-you-sick\/\" class=\"related-post\">Winter Allergens: Are Indoor Allergies Making You Sick?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies are the sixth-leading cause of long-term illness in the United States. Although they\u2019re common, each person&#8217;s experience with them is unique. For some, it may be just an occasional itchy nose during pollen season, while others may face more severe reactions, like difficulty breathing or swelling. 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