Anaphylaxis
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AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a deadly type of reaction to an allergen a person cannot tolerate. My article tells more.
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Anaphylaxis: Severe Allergic ReactionAnaphylaxis can occur in just a few seconds and can be life threatening. How common is anaphylaxis?
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Tips to Insure Quick Relief of Anaphylaxis Symptoms in Obese PatientsQuick relief of anaphylaxis symptoms depends on intramuscular delivery of epinephrine. Automatic injectors have short needles that cannot reach the muscle of overweight patients. Here are tips to insure intramuscular delivery of epinephrine in the obese.
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Allergic Reactions and My Experience with AnaphylaxisAllergic reactions are becoming more and common and can range from mild to deadly. Allergic reactions occur because of changes in the immune system. Anaphylaxis is the most serious allergic reaction. -
What is Anaphylaxis?Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic shock reaction. This article provides an introduction and overview to the condition, as well as information concerning symptoms, causes, and what to do in an emergency.
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Guide for the Treatment of AnaphylaxisThis article will guide you how to treat anaphylaxis and what steps should be taken in severe cases.
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Soy Milk Allergy Symptoms and AnaphylaxisMost food allergies go undetected until a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, occurs. Here are some symptoms to look for in soy milk cases. -
Anaphylaxis: History, Causes, Treatment and PreventionWith allergies on the rise, parents, teachers and other adults are trying to educate themselves on anaphylaxis, what they can do to prevent it, how they can identify it, its causes and its treatment options.
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Anaphylaxis Can Be Life ThreateningIt started with a cookie made from ingredients that included peanut oil. It ended in the emergency room. An allergic reaction can progress to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition. -
Idiopathic Anaphylaxis is a Result of Mutated CellsResearchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have been able to determine that a number of patients with idiopathic anaphylaxis have mutated mast cells and hope to treat idiopathic anaphylaxis by targeting inhibitors at the mutated cells. -
Anaphylaxis and How Allergies Trigger Anaphylactic ShockAnaphylaxis shock is a severe allergic reaction that can have deadly consequence. Although not particularly common, it is essential to understand the process to prevent a minor allergic reaction from becoming a fatal one.
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Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symtoms and TreatmentAnaphylaxis, also known as an acute systemic hypersensitivity reaction, is a condition where a person severely reacts to allergies either in food, insect stings, medication or seasonal allergies.
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Some Points to Consider in the Case of AnaphylaxisThis article goes over the points to remember about Anaphylaxis
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First Aid for AnaphylaxisEvery year in the U.S., 400-800 deaths occur because of severe allergic reactions. Do you know what to do in case of this emergency?
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Drug Allergies and Deadly AnaphylaxisDrug allergies can be difficult to diagnose. Drug allergies can be misunderstood as adverse reactions or severe side effects to a drug, or missed entirely. Surviving this medication-induced "Russian roulette" is tricky. -
Anaphylaxis: Basics About Severe Allergic ReactionsA look at severe allergic reactions.
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Latex or Rubber Allergies Linked to Fruit AllergiesIf you have a latex (anaphylaxis) allergy, you may also be allergic to fruits which contain similar proteins: papaya, avocado, banana, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, chestnuts, peaches and tomatoes. -
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Child's School About Food Allergy SafetyFood allergies can kill a child in two minutes or less. Does your child's school understand how to react when anaphylaxis begins? -
Side Effects of Epinephrine in ChildrenWhen minutes count, an epinephrine auto-injector can save your or your child's life.
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Drive-Thru Health Care Extends to PharmaciesPharmacists are now being trained to administer vaccines, adding to an already sizable workload where errors can cost lives.
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Peanut Allergies Can Be DeadlyPeanut allergies are becoming more of an issue in schools. The reason is simple enough to understand. Peanut allergies is a serious allergy. It is one that can lead to death.
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FAAN's "Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure"The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) are having their fifth annual national fundraising event, Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure. This year's walk in Plano, Texas, will take place at November 8 at Bob Woodruff Park.
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10 Hidden Triggers of Seafood AllergiesAnyone with seafood allergies knows that any time they try a new product, a new restaurant, or a new meal the are putting their life into their hands. Here are ten foods that I avoid to save myself from having a deadly Anaphylactic reaction. -
Herbs for Allergy ReliefSome allergic reactions can be life-threatening and they are in a class by themselves. This type of reaction is known as anaphylaxis.
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When to Replace an Epi-Pen (Epinephrine) Auto-InjectorOwning an EpiPen (epinephrine auto injector)is crucial when dealing with anaphylaxis (life threatening allergies). Equally as important is knowing when the EpiPen should be replaced. Here are some guidelines. -
Peanut Allergy and School Bans on Peanut Products: Sound Public Policy or Hysteria?Are we really prepared to ban peanut products from schools when there are 53.3m school children and only 100-150 people in the total population who die annually from food anaphylaxis (which includes peanut and other food allergies)? -
What Should You Do If You Get Stung by a Bee or Wasp?Bee stings and wasp stings can be extremely painful and cause significant swelling. For some people, the stings from bees and wasps are a painful annoyance, and for others the stings can cause a life threatening reaction called anaphylaxis...
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Allergic Reactions to Morphine and CodeineAn allergic reaction to Morphine or Codeine can cause tightening of the chest and difficulty breathing. These are signs of anaphylaxis and can lead to anaphylactic shock. Morphine allergy...Codeine allergy.
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Killer Cake: Health Hazard or HysteriaIs out of date pancake or cake mix responsible for severe anaphylaxis and in one case the death of a 18 year old man.
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San Diego Walk Raises Money to Fight Food AllergiesOn October 7th, tons of people will be walking to raise money for food allergy research and education. -
Epinephrine Auto-Injector, Venom Immunotherapy & the Insect StingOffering an overview of the treatment options for those who experience allergic reactions to insect bites or insect stings.
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Are You Allergic to Exercise? Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentSome people are truly allergic to exercise. This is an overview of the symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.
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More Schools Ban Peanut ButterThe heated debate that is facing schools today on whether or not to ban peanut butter, a lethal substance to children who are allergic.
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With Peanut Allergies, Halloween Treats Can Be Especially DangerousDangerous foods are a year-round worry for parents of peanut-allergic children. The concern is simply more acute at Halloween, when children are tempted to sample the trick-or-treat candy and goodies they gather and access before adults can examine it. -
Peanut Allergy Symptoms and Prevention of SymptomsPeanut allergies are often life-threatening to those who have them. The smallest trace of a peanut or peanut product can cause dramatic reactions. Learn about peanut allergies in this article.
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Halloween Candy and Treats? Tips to Help Kids with Food Allergies Stay SafeDoes your child have food allergies? What about children in your neighborhood? Food allergies affect as many as six percent of children in the U.S. Find out what you can do to help keep kids safe at Halloween.
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Banning Peanuts is Simply NuttyThis is an opinion article listing some key reasons not to attempt a ban on peanut products in public schools.
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Advice for Food Allergy SufferersThe most common allergies are to "The Big 8" (milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.). Corn is also becoming a common allergen.
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Living with Shellfish AllergiesAllergies to shellfish are an allergic response to one of the proteins in the shellfish. The allergic response can vary from mild to life threatening. Emergency treatment may be necessary.
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Taking a Look at EchinaceaEchinacea is a definite favorite to those who prefer herbal and holistic health remedies.
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