Southern Medical Patient Center - Allergic Reactions

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC REACTION

SKIN CHANGES:

1. Red Face
2. Swelling of lips, hands, feet, throat, tongue, or eye lids.
3. Itching of skin.
4. Whelps (all over or localized)
5. Runny nose.

BREATHING:

1. Choking.
2. Shortness of breath.
3. Pain in the chest or lungs.
4. Wheezing or Rattling when you breath.
5. Stopping breathing.

BLOOD VESSELS:

1. Nervousness.
2. Chills.
3. Dizziness.
4. Sweating.
5. Weakness.
6. Low Blood Pressure.

STOMACH:

1. Pain in the stomach.
2. Diarrhea ( loose bowels).
3. Nausea ( feel like throwing up).
4. Vomiting ( throwing up).

IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE ABOVE, STOP YOUR MEDICATION AND REPORT THEM TO YOUR NURSE IMMEDIATELY !!!!!

IF YOU CANNOT GET TO YOUR NURSE QUICKLY, CALL 911 !!!!

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