Anaphylaxis Treatment Antihistamines
Prevention
You can prevent anaphylaxis by avoiding the allergens that trigger your symptoms. For example, people with food allergies should always check the list of ingredients on food labels, and they should always ask the waiter about food ingredients before eating at a restaurant. If you are allergic to bee stings, you should limit gardening and lawn mowing, and you should not wear perfumes, hair sprays or bright clothing that attracts insects.
People with a history of anaphylaxis should...
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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 »
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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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 »
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