PresentationDifferential diagnosis
HypotensionSeptic shock
Vasovagal reaction
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Respiratory distress with wheezing or stridorAirway foreign body
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
Vocal chord dysfunction syndrome
Postprandial collapseAirway foreign body
Monosodium glutamate ingestion
Sulfite ingestion
Scombroid fish poisoning
Flush syndromeCarcinoid
Postmenopausal hot flushes
Red man syndrome (vancomycin [Vancocin])
MiscellaneousPanic attacks
Systemic mastocytosis
Hereditary angioedema
Leukemia with excess histamine production