Causes Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of
Alternative Names
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. After being exposed to a substance such as bee sting venom, the person's immune system becomes sensitized to it. On a later exposure to that allergen, an allergic reaction may occur. This reaction happens quickly...
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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
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticPreventionAvoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticTreatmentAnaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can prevent anaphylaxis by avoiding the allergens that trigger your symptoms. For example, people with food allergies should always... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndome Can Cause Itchy Throat
"Of all the allergy symptoms I have, an itchy throat is the most bothersome for me." If you get an itchy throat or mouth, especially after eating... Read more »
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