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Anaphylaxis

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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Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

............Activating Factor, PAF- Acetylhydrolase and Severe Anaphylaxis...is the first to... Read more »

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Preparing for the Worst: Is Your Child Ready for an Anaphylaxis Event at School?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...child went into a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis? It could happen, you know. Is... Read more »

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Anaphylaxis & You - What You Need to Know
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...allergies to medicine and how that can result in anaphylaxis. I thought I'd go into a bit more... Read more »

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From AAAAI: The Rise of Milk Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Switzerland presented a very interesting overview of anaphylaxis, the severe and life... Read more »

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Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine -- You've Got to Get It Right
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...conference in Philadelphia about food allergy and anaphylaxis led by the highly esteemed Dr. F.... Read more »

Health Guide

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.........throat, and/or tongue) often occur. Angioedema may be severe enough to block the airway. Prolonged anaphylaxis can cause heart arrhythmias . Some drugs (polymyxin, morphine, x-ray... Read more »
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Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic Prevention Avoid known allergens. Any person experiencing an allergic reaction... Read more »
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...mental confusion, and other signs may indicate shock. Testing for the specific allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) is postponed until after treatment. Read more »
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... Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic Treatment Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention.... Read more »
Facts About the Bottom 10 States
...had laws in place to allow students to carry their own medication – for both or either asthma or anaphylaxis – at school. Three states (Georgia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin), had laws in place only... Read more »

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