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Table 38.1

Manifestations of Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions

Flushing

Itch

Urticaria

Angioedema

Nausea and vomiting

Diarrhoea

Abdominal pain (may be due to gut or uterine cramping)

Stridor

Wheeze

Dyspnoea

Dizziness

Syncope

Chest pain due to myocardial ischaemia (may occur with normal coronary arteries)

Sense of impending doom or panic

Confusion

Cardiac or respiratory arrest