Question

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which of the following is a sign that someone is experiencing anaphylaxis?
life - threatening breathing or circulation problems
person responding well to oral antihistamines
symptoms developing quickly but getting worse slowly
presence of a medical alert bracelet or necklace

Explanation:

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life - threatening allergic reaction. It can cause life - threatening breathing (due to swelling of the airways) or circulation problems (such as a rapid and weak pulse, low blood pressure). Oral antihistamines are not sufficient for anaphylaxis (epinephrine is the first - line treatment), symptoms of anaphylaxis develop quickly and can get worse rapidly, and the presence of a medical alert bracelet or necklace is just an indicator that a person may be at risk for a severe allergic reaction, not a sign of anaphylaxis itself.

Answer:

Life - threatening breathing or circulation problems