Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of an Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock)?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of an Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock)?

• A. Watery eyes/runny nose
• B. Sneezing
• C. Swelling
• D. Fever

Answer: (D)

Anaphylaxis shows up with signs that affect breathing and circulation, plus skin changes—swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or wheezing, hives, itching, dizziness, or fainting, and sometimes vomiting. Nasal symptoms like watery eyes/runny nose or sneezing are common with allergies, but they aren’t the hallmark of a life-threatening allergic reaction. Fever, on the other hand, isn’t part of the typical allergic reaction picture and usually points to an infection rather than an anaphylactic process. So fever is the symptom not listed for an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock).

Anaphylaxis shows up with signs that affect breathing and circulation, plus skin changes—swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or wheezing, hives, itching, dizziness, or fainting, and sometimes vomiting. Nasal symptoms like watery eyes/runny nose or sneezing are common with allergies, but they aren’t the hallmark of a life-threatening allergic reaction. Fever, on the other hand, isn’t part of the typical allergic reaction picture and usually points to an infection rather than an anaphylactic process. So fever is the symptom not listed for an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock).