There are three reasons why a seemingly benign day became toxic:
1. Dra. Viguilla was not able to go on clinic because of a family emergency.
2. Coming from a holiday, the patients who were scheduled for annual PE yesterday added to the ones scheduled today.
3. During the afternoon, employees from one company from the Technopark ate salmon for lunch and had hypersensitivity reactions. There were about 10 of them.
Speaking of hypersensitivity, the four types are: Anaphylaxis, cell-mediated, autoimmune and delayed-type. This case is anaphylaxis due to food. The patients presented with pruritus, skin flushing, weakness, dizziness and palpitations. Anaphylaxis results from sudden release into the systemic circulation of histamine, tryptase, and other inflammation mediators from basophils and mast cells.
Fish is a usual suspect but to have 10 people developing a reaction is kinda fishy. Hmmm.
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We just had pink salmon today, and I was kinda worried, I didn’t know that eating salmon could cause some negative reactions. If this is not treated immediately can this be fatal?
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Anaphylaxis is a severe disorder that can be life-threatening without prompt treatment. This may lead to airway blockage, cardiorespiratory arrest and shock.