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Anaphylactic Shock Symptoms

Allergy breakthrough may lower number of fatalities

July 21, 2009
Scottish researchers have identified a molecule that they say may worsen allergic reactions. The immune hormone IL-33 appears to regulate the body's anaphylactic shock response. Researchers say that if they can lower this molecule in humans it may help dramatically reduce the number of patients who die each year from anaphylaxis resulting from exposure to peanuts, shellfish, bee stings, eggs, and other common allergens.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Allergic Shock & Asthma - A Potentially Deadly Combination
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...about allergic shock, also known as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. This is an especially... Read more »

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Food Allergies, Food Intolerance or Food Sensitivity?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...anapylactic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. If you start to notice... Read more »

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No More Peanut Allergies?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the tiniest particles can set off life-threatening anaphylactic shock and asthma attacks. Dr.... Read more »

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"Everyone's Gone Nuts" -- A doctor responds to the Harper's Magazine article
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...patently wrong (exaggerated numbers of deaths from anaphylactic shock). I turned to a friend... Read more »

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Knocking Out Allergy Symptoms
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...tightening. In extreme cases, it can even lead to anaphylactic shock and death. Bachelet has... Read more »

Health Guide

Anaphylaxis
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic Symptoms Symptoms develop rapidly, often within seconds or minutes. They may... Read more »
Wasp
Most people stung by a wasp will have only skin symptoms. Those allergic to wasps, however, may also have the following symptoms: body as a whole collapse swelling of the... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
...life-threatening type of allergic reaction. Alternative Names Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic Treatment Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Treatment
...or sulfa. These reactions can range from mild skin rashes to rare but severe, even life-threatening, anaphylactic shock. Some drugs, including certain over-the-counter medications, interact with... Read more »

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