Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Severe Allergic Reaction Treatment

Call 911

For a minor allergic reaction, see Allergic Reaction Treatment.

1. Seek emergency care

Get immediate help if the person has these symptoms or a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) even if there are no symptoms: 

2. Inject Epinephrine Immediately

If the person has an anaphylaxis action plan from a doctor for injecting epinephrine and other emergency measures, follow it.

Otherwise, if the person carries an epinephrine shot or one is available:

     

3. Do CPR if the Person Stops Breathing

 

4. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on September 27, 2011