Severe Allergic Reactions
Question...
Does anyone know about epi-pens, especially in regards to anaphylactic reactions to bee stings?
I've managed to be very luck in that I haven't been stung in a long, long time, but I'm also a bit nervous as we apparently have bees in our back yard.
Thanks...
If you are severely allergic make sure you have your epi pen available when you go outside just incase. If you are with other people make sure they know you have one on hand. The epinephrine in it will last about 20 minutes which is typically plenty of time for emergency personnel to arrive if they are needed.
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The way the progression works typically; you are stung, you have an initial reaction with diffuculty breathing, Your body's adrenaline kicks in and you seem to get better for a short while. Then the body runs out of adrenaline to counteract the reaction and at this point you have about 5 mins to live unless you get emergency treatment. The epi pen provides a boost of adrenaline to give you more time and may even be enough to stop the reaction but you should still get emergency care if at all possible.
It is a prescription product as you must be instructed as to its proper use. Used when not needed could be very serious.
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Very good point. Bringing that much epinephrine into your body when the allergic reaction is not very severe will send your heart rate through the roof. That may in fact be the reason for going to the hospital rather than the actual allergy. Adrenaline shouldn't be messed with unless absolutely necessary.It is a prescription product as you must be instructed as to its proper use. Used when not needed could be very serious.
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