An allergist will determine the cause(s) of your anaphylaxis after reviewing your symptoms and history.

Skin tests or blood tests may be performed to help with the diagnosis

How is Anaphylaxis Treated?

Your allergist will decide if you need to carry an epinephrine autoinjector (Epipen®). You are encouraged to carry the epinephrine autoinjector with you at all times.

It is also advisable to inform your family members, employers or school personnel about your anaphylaxis. By doing so, they can watch for symptoms and help you avoid your allergy triggers.

What to Do for Mild Symptoms

• Take an antihistamine such as chlorpheniramine
• Be on the alert for worsening symptoms
• Repeat antihistamine as appropriate until mild symptoms resolve

What to Do for Anaphylaxis

• Use your Epipen® autoinjector
• Call 995 for an ambulance
• Do not drive to a hospital, even if you feel well after the injection.
• If you have an inhaler, use your blue inhaler if you have difficulty breathing

How to use the Epipen® autoinjector?

• Remove the Epipen® from its protective casing and pull off the blue safety release cap.
• Place the orange tip against your outer thigh
• Push down firmly until there is a "click" sound and hold the Epipen® in place for at least 3 seconds. Remove the Epipen® from your thigh.

It is also advisable to inform your family members, employers or school personnel about your anaphylaxis. By doing so, they can watch for symptoms and help you avoid your allergy triggers.