First Aid for Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis First Aid: Remove the Allergen

Remove allergens as quickly as possible by any means available.

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• Bee stingers: Remove the stinger as quickly as possible. How you remove it doesn't matter as much as how fast you remove it. The longer the bee's stinger is in the skin, the stronger the reaction will be.
• Topical allergens (like poison oak): Wash the toxin away with soap and water as soon as possible.
• Food or drugs: allergens that are ingested or injected are in the body and there's not really much you can do to minimize the exposure.

Index: First Aid for Anaphylaxis

1. Anaphylaxis First Aid: Recognize Anaphylaxis
2. Anaphylaxis First Aid: Remove the Allergen
3. Anaphylaxis First Aid: Epinephrine