Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening
allergic reaction that affects the entire body.
[National Jewish Medical and Research Center: What is Anaphylaxis?] [MedlinePlus: [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000844.htm Anaphylaxis] It can cause
shock,
low blood pressure and swelling of the airway.
[Chemocare: Allergic Reactions and Chemotherapy] The reaction usually occurs within minutes of coming in contact with an
allergy trigger, although the reaction can sometimes be delayed up to 24 hours.
[National Jewish Medical and Research Center: [http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/allergy/about/conditions/anaphylaxis.aspx What is Anaphylaxis?]