Woman in her 20s drank coffee from vending machine at Spanish airport
Anaphylactic shock caused by bugs in coffee
Causes facial swelling, throat congestion, and difficulty breathing
Not only food, but also bugs and drugs are the cause.
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A Spanish woman almost lost her life after drinking coffee from a vending machine at the airport. She drank the coffee without noticing the bugs in it, but these bugs caused anaphylactic shock in the woman’s body.
According to Spanish media outlet Ultimahora on the 24th (local time), a Spanish woman, Ms. A (21), was rushed to the hospital after drinking coffee from a vending machine at Palma de Mallorca Airport on the 22nd. It was an allergic reaction caused by a swarm of bugs floating in her coffee, which led to anaphylactic shock.
It is said that Mr. A drank coffee without knowing that there were bugs floating around at the time, and then felt a strange sensation. She later found her cup swarming with bugs and reportedly experienced symptoms of shock, including sudden swelling of her face and congestion of her throat.
Mr. A was immediately taken to the hospital after receiving first aid at the airport. She was later hospitalized in the intensive care unit for about 36 hours and has now been discharged.
Mr. A filed a complaint against the airport, saying, “This happened because airport officials did not properly maintain the cleanliness of the vending machines.”
Anaphylactic shock is a systemic allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. In most cases, symptoms begin within minutes of exposure to the causative substance. The main symptoms are hives on the skin, itching, and swelling in the throat, which can cause breathing difficulties. You may also vomit due to abdominal pain or lose consciousness due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.
Most allergies that cause anaphylaxis are caused by food. In children and adolescents, it is caused by seafood, dairy products, nuts, etc., and in adults, it is caused by drugs (anti-inflammatory painkillers, antibiotics, contrast agents, etc.) and insects (ants, bees, etc.).
In addition, there is also anaphylaxis that occurs due to a combination of certain foods and exercise. For example, anaphylaxis may occur if you exercise shortly after eating certain foods, such as flour, that cause allergies.
