Anaphylaxis physical examination
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Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid pulse
Skin
- Hives
- Skin that is blue from lack of oxygen or pale from shock
Heart
- Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Lungs
- Wheezing
- Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
Neurologic
- Mental confusion
Other
- Swelling (angioedema) in the throat that may be severe enough to block the airway
- Swelling of the eyes or face
- Weakness
The health care provider will wait to test for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) until after treatment.