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Table 1. Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
a
Signs and symptoms
Percentage
b
Cutaneous
Urticaria and angioedema 62–90
Flushing 45–55
Pruritus without rash 2–5
Respiratory
Dyspnea, wheeze 45–50
Upper airway angioedema 50–60
Rhinitis 15–20
Hypotension, dizziness, syncope, diaphoresis 30–35
Abdominal
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain 25–30
Miscellaneous
Headache 5–8
Substernal pain 4–5
Seizure 1–2
a
Data were derived from the following references: Lieberman P, Nicklas R, Oppenheimer J, et al. J
Allerg y Clin Immunol. 2010;126:477-480; Wood R, Camargo CA, Lieberman P, et al. Ann Allerg y
Asthma Immunol. 2012;109 (suppl):A20; and Boyle J, Camargo CA, Lieberman P, et al. J Allerg y
Clin Immunol. 2012;129 (suppl):AB132.
b
Percentages are approximations.
