What Is a Tracheostomy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Anaphylaxis
Many people have allergies, and allergens that can cause reactions are also very common. For the most part, though, the reactions are relatively mild, causing symptoms that are irritating but harmless. In some instances, however, allergic reactions can be very dangerous indeed.
They can even pose a very real threat to the patients life. Anaphylaxis is a condition that occurs after an extreme allergic reaction. The body reacts by pumping too many chemicals into the body and this can be extremely dangerous. This can cause a dangerous swelling in the patients neck that can block the airways, in which case, a tracheostomy will be needed.
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