Which specialist performs anaphylaxis emergency treatment?

Anaphylaxis is a rapid, serious allergic reaction that can affect breathing, circulation or several body systems. Emergency staff assess the airway, breathing and circulation, give adrenaline when indicated, and monitor your response. General-practice clinicians can later review what happened, document suspected triggers and help arrange allergy assessment or an emergency action plan. Do not wait for a routine specialist appointment during a suspected reaction.

Use a prescribed adrenaline auto-injector immediately if anaphylaxis is suspected, then call emergency services. Lie down with your legs raised unless breathing is easier sitting up; avoid standing or walking. If symptoms continue or return and another injector is available, follow the prescribed instructions. Take the used device and any suspected trigger information to the emergency team.

Call emergency services for sudden difficulty breathing, throat or tongue swelling, wheezing, collapse, faintness, confusion, or widespread hives with vomiting or abdominal symptoms after possible allergen exposure. Symptoms can worsen quickly and may return after initial improvement, so emergency observation is needed even when you begin to feel better.

Ask which trigger is suspected, whether an allergy referral is appropriate, how to use your auto-injector, and what your personal action plan should say. Discuss how family, school or workplace contacts can recognise your warning signs and respond.