Anaphylactic Shock Epinephrine
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic
Prevention
- Avoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic reaction (even a mild one) in the past. Ask detailed questions about ingredients when you are eating away from home. Also carefully examine ingredient labels.
- If you have a child who is allergic to certain foods, introduce one new food at a time in small amounts so you can recognize an allergic reaction.
- People who know that they have...
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Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticTreatmentAnaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticSymptomsSymptoms develop rapidly, often within seconds or minutes. They may include... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.Alternative NamesAnaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticCauses,... Read more »
Shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires... Read more »
Allergy breakthrough may lower number of fatalities
Scottish researchers have identified a molecule that they say may worsen allergic reactions. The immune hormone IL-33 appears to regulate the body's... Read more »
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