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Is there a difference between anaphylaxis and an allergic reaction?

April 26, 2017allergic reaction allergies anaphylaxis Conditions difference diseases Health

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Is there a difference between anaphylaxis and an allergic reaction?

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Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction, but all allergic reactions are not anaphylactic. Hives are an allergic reaction, or redness, or swelling, or just itching. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction where you lips, tounge, and airway swell… which can make it impossible to breathe.