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. 2011 Jan;16(1):35–40.

TABLE 1.

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis

System Signs and symptoms
General/CNS Fussiness, irritability, drowsiness, lethargy, reduced level of consciousness, somnolence
Skin Urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, flushing
Upper airway Stridor, hoarseness, oropharyngeal or laryngeal edema, uvular edema, swollen lips/tongue, sneezing, rhinorrhea, upper airway obstruction
Lower airway Coughing, dyspnea, bronchospasm, tachypnea, respiratory arrest
Cardiovascular Tachycardia, hypotension, dizziness, syncope, arrhythmias, diaphoresis, pallor, cyanosis, cardiac arrest
Gastrointestinal Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

CNS Central nervous system