Allergy Anaphylaxis Network
When To Call A Professional
Call for emergency assistance immediately whenever anyone has symptoms of anaphylaxis. If you have a history of severe allergic reaction and have not mentioned this to your doctor, schedule an appointment soon. He or she can review your history and help you take the necessary precautions to avoid future problems.
Prognosis
With prompt, appropriate treatment, most patients who have had a severe allergic reaction can recover completely. Unfortunately, even with...
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From Our Experts
Preparing for the Worst: Is Your Child Ready for an Anaphylaxis Event...
What if the worst possible thing were to happen to your child when he or she is out of your sight (and care) at school? What if your child... Read more »
Anaphylaxis & You: What You Need to Know
In my last post, I talked about allergies to medicine and how that can result in anaphylaxis. I thought I'd go into a bit more detail in... Read more »
From AAAAI: The Rise of Milk Allergies and Anaphylaxis
When people think of deadly food allergic reactions, nuts often spring to mind as the most obvious culprit. However, milk is quickly... Read more »
Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis studies are notoriously difficult to do for both practical and ethical reasons. Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction... Read more »
An Epidemic of Allergic Anaphylaxis and Maybe of Allergy Hysteria
A recent study published this month in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology concludes "that the term "epidemic" can correctly be... Read more »
From Our Sources
Asthma and Allergy Foundation State Honor Roll Summary
In the U.S., more than 5 million children have asthma, 2.2 million children have food allergies and an estimated 10 million children have other... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticPreventionAvoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.Alternative NamesAnaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticCauses,... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticTreatmentAnaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional... Read more »
How To Find Hidden Food Allergens
Revised in January of 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requirements take some of the guesswork out of label... Read more »
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