Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot
Introduction
If you have had a severe allergic reaction in the past, you know how frightening it can be. Symptoms of breathing difficulty, itching, and swelling can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an allergic reaction. That's why it is important to have an allergy kit containing an epinephrine shot with you at all times and to know the right way to use it: It could save your life someday.
What do I need to know first?
Why do I need an epinephrine shot?
How do I give the shot?
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: April 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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