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. allergic reactions, dermatographism, close-up, dermatographism on the arm, hives, urticaria, on the arm, hives, urticaria, on the chest, hives, urticaria, close-up, hives, urticaria, on the trunk, dermatographism on the back, dermatographism, arm, allergic reactions, allergic reactions, sensitivities to a specific substance, an allergen, contacted, the skin, inhaled, lungs, swallowed, injected, allergic reactions, not uncommon, in fact, immune response that causes, an allergic reaction is similar to that which causes, hayfever, most reactions happen soon after contact, an allergen, many allergic reactions, treated at home, severe, life-threatening, occur more frequently, a family history of allergies, substances that don't bother most of us, venom from bee stings, various foods, medications, pollens, trigger allergic reactions, people, first-time exposure, produce a mild reaction, repeated exposures, lead to more serious reactions, once a person is sensitized, has had a previous sensitivity reaction, a very limited exposure to a very small amount, allergen, trigger a severe reaction, allergic reactions, serious, confined to a small area, affect the entire body, most occur, seconds, minutes after exposure, allergen, occur after several hours, particularly allergen causes, a reaction after it is partially digested, in very rare cases, reactions develop after 24 hours, anaphylaxis, sudden, severe allergic reaction, occurs, minutes of exposure, progresses rapidly, lead to anaphylactic shock, death, 15 minutes, medical intervention is not obtained, common allergens, plants, pollens, animal dander, bee stings, stings from other insects, insect bites, medications, foods, nuts, shellfish, common symptoms of mild allergic reactions, rashes, hives, over the neck, face, itching, nasal congestion, watery, red eyes, indicate a moderate, severe reaction, swelling, the face, eyes, tongue, difficulty swallowing, wheezing, fear, feeling of apprehension, anxiety, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, light-headedness, chest discomfort, tightness, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, mild to moderate reaction, calm, reassure the person having the reaction, anxiety, worsen symptoms, try to identify the allergen, have the person avoid further contact, allergic reaction, a honey bee sting, scrape the stinger off the skin, something firm, fingernail, plastic credit card, not use tweezers, squeezing the stinger, release more venom, person develops an itchy rash, apply calamine lotion, cool compresses, avoid medicated lotions, watch the person, signs of increasing distress, get medical help, mild reaction, a physician, recommend over-the-counter medications, antihistamines, severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, check the person's airway, breathing, circulation, abc's of basic life support, a warning sign, dangerous throat swelling, very hoarse, whispered voice, coarse sounds, the person is breathing air in, victim is having difficulty breathing, very weak, losing consciousness, emergency medical assistance, rescue breathing, cpr, calm, reassure the person, allergic reaction is from bee stings, scrape the stinger off the skin, something firm, fingernail, plastic credit card, not use tweezers, squeezing the stinger, release more venom, person has emergency allergy medication on hand, help the person take, inject the medication, avoid oral medication person is having difficulty breathing, take steps, prevent shock, have the person lie flat, elevate the person's feet, 12 inches, cover, a coat, blanket, not place the person in this position, a head, neck, leg injury is suspected, discomfort, loses consciousness, apply first aid, unconsciousness, not assume that any allergy shots the person has already received, provide complete protection, not place a pillow under the person's head, is having trouble breathing, block the airway, not give the person by mouth person is having trouble breathing, person's allergic reaction is severe, rapidly worsening, over minutes, see, person has a history of severe allergic reactions, check, medical id tag, avoid triggers foods, medications, caused an allergic reaction, a mild one, detailed questioning, ingredients, eating away from home, ingredient labels should also be examined, child who is allergic to certain foods, introduce one new food at a time so, recognize an allergic reaction, a medical id tag, worn by people who they have serious allergic reactions, history of a serious allergic reactions, carry emergency medications, diphenihydramine, injectible epinephrine, a bee sting kit, according to health care provider's instructions, not use injectible epinephrine on anyone else, heart problem, could be, drug.