Anaphylactic Complications
Anaphylactic shock is not a typical consequence of anaphylaxis. A prompt response to anaphylaxis can prevent the development of shock. Anaphylactic shock is characterised by respiratory and cardiovascular depression. Due to irreversible injury, shock can be lethal. It results in a cycle in which preexisting defects are exacerbated by the failure of organs at multiple levels.
respiratory difficulties
Larynx creates a muscular airway passageway to the lungs and is located in the region of the throat. This passage may swell as a result of anaphylaxis, obstructing the flow of oxygen, food, and/or speech. In conjunction with an enlarged tongue, unattended patients may suffer fatal consequences.
Pulmonary edoema is a prevalent consequence of anaphylactic shock characterised by fluid accumulation in the lungs. The fluid around the lungs severely impairs breathing tendency, chest flexibility to enable breathing, and air exchange between the lungs and blood, thereby impairing the blood’s ability to perfuse vital organs. This induces the syndrome of acute respiratory distress. The leading cause of mortality in anaphylactic shock is respiratory failure.
