b'ChapterHow to ManageMild to Moderate Allergic ReactionAssist the patient into the most comfortable position that helps relieve breathing difficulty. Thisis normally sitting down. For insect allergy, flick out the sting if visible.For tick allergy, seek medical help or freeze tick and let it drop off.Stay with the person and call for help.Locate adrenaline auto injector.Give medications if prescribed (whilst antihistamines may be used to treat mild to moderateallergic reactions, if it progresses to anaphylaxis then adrenaline is the only suitable medication). Phone family/emergency contact.Severe Allergic Reaction - AnaphylaxisLay patient flat, do not allow them to stand or walk.If unconscious or pregnant, place in recovery position on left side if pregnant, as shown aboveIf breathing is difficult allow them to sit with legs outstretchedHold young children flat, not uprightPrevent further exposure to the trigger if possible.Administer the adrenaline auto injector (instructions are included in the Action Plan forAnaphylaxis) which is stored with the adrenaline auto injector.Call Ambulance 000. Phone family/emergency contact.Note the time the adrenaline auto injector was given.An additional adrenaline dose may be administered (if another adrenaline auto injector is available) and where there is no response after 5 minutes.Give asthma reliever medication to assist breathing.Reassure patient.If trained to do so, administer oxygen to assist breathing.The patient will be transferred to hospital for at least 4 hours of observation.If in doubt, administer Adrenaline auto injectorIf the patient becomes unconscious:Place into the recovery position and closely monitor patient for response, airway, normalbreathing while waiting for Ambulance.Be prepared to resuscitate, if person in unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing normally.186 Medical Emergencies'