Brady is allergic to peanuts.In the school cafeteria,he begins to have difficulty breathing,his tongue and face swell,and he begins vomiting.Brady most likely is in immediate need of a life-saving injection of ________.

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The symptoms described suggest that Brady is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, a severe allergic reaction that can be fatal without immediate treatment. The standard treatment for anaphylaxis is an injection of epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), which can quickly reverse the allergic response by constricting blood vessels, relaxing airway muscles, and increasing heart rate. Cortisone, serotonin, acetylcholine, and histamine are not appropriate treatments for anaphylaxis.

Brady Is Allergic to Peanuts