title: Anaphylaxis in adults.
abstract: Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions can lead to asphyxia, shock and ultimately cardiorespiratory arrest.
authors.affiliation: Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust, London.
authors.forename: Brendan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Docherty
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control