EpiPen and peanuts. EpiPen adrenaline syringe used for the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock,sitting on a pile of dry-roasted peanuts. Anaphylactic shock is a type of allergic reaction that can be fatal in minutes. The EpiPen is an auto-injector that can be self-administered. This is the adult version containing 0.3 milligrams of adrenaline. Peanuts are a common allergen that can trigger anaphylaxis. The symptoms of anaphylaxis include local or systemic swelling,a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties. People who are susceptible to such attacks should carry adrenaline with them | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Rapson, Paul |
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