Across
- 3. A condition in which the immune system reacts to a harmless substance.
- 6. When a part of the body becomes larger than usual due to fluid buildup, often caused by an allergic reaction.
- 9. A device used to inject medicine during a severe allergic reaction.
- 10. A substance that can cause an allergic reaction.
- 11. A serious, life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment.
- 12. The type of situation when an EpiPen should be used
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- 1. A chemical in the body that is released during allergic reactions, causing symptoms like swelling and itching.
- 2. Raised, itchy bumps that appear on the skin during an allergic reaction.
- 4. EpiPens affect these to help reverse the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
- 5. The part of the body that can become blocked during an allergic reaction, making it hard to breathe.
- 7. The part of the body where an EpiPen should be injected.
- 8. The process of delivering medicine into the body using a needle.