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Clinical illustration of a swollen airway and an adrenaline auto-injector against the outer thigh, with the safety cap removed and an instruction to call an ambulance.
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Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

The illustration shows a swollen airway during a severe allergic reaction and the use of an adrenaline auto-injector.