especially if the swelling compromises a person’s airway, or the swelling is part of a larger allergic reaction such as anaphylactic shock,” Dr. Manzana says. Since facial swelling can be ...

which act on the blood vessels to cause swelling. The symptoms to look out for can be remembered with the letters A, B, C which stand for Airway, Breathing and Circulation. Patients who are at ...

A reaction might seem mild at first but can develop into anaphylactic shock, so keep an eye on them. The reaction may cause swelling of their airway, causing them to stop breathing. The baby or child ...