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Warning-sign checks

Grass allergy: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for severe trouble breathing, swelling of the tongue or throat, faintness, confusion, blue or grey lips, or a rapidly developing reaction involving more than one part of the body.

    If you have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector, use it as directed while emergency help is arranged.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical advice if you develop new wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or a cough that wakes you at night.

    If you already have asthma, get urgent help when symptoms are worsening or your reliever medicine is not working as expected.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange routine medical advice if your symptoms keep returning, interfere with sleep or daily activities, or remain troublesome despite correctly used non-prescription treatment.

    An assessment is also useful if the diagnosis is uncertain, medicines cause side effects, or you want to discuss allergy testing or immunotherapy.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Grass allergy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.