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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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

In my last post, I talked about allergies to medicine and how that can result in anaphylaxis. I... Read more »

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

...the difference between life and death.  See:AAAAI What Is Anaphylaxis?  Anaphylaxis & You -... 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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Immunotherapy Allergy Treatment For Peanut Allergies and Beyond
By Gina Clowes , Health Expert

...be anything from watery eyes or a runny nose, to anaphylactic shock. Ideally, immunotherapy... Read more »

Health Guide

Ear Infections: Medications
...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 »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment can make the difference between life and death. ... Read more »
Pneumonia: Medications
...or sulfa. These reactions can range from mild skin rashes to rare but severe, even life-threatening anaphylactic shock.Certain drugs, including some over-the-counter medications, interact with... 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 »
Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
...high risk for a severe allergic response to the MMR vaccine. People with allergies that do not cause anaphylactic shock to these substances are not at higher risk for a serious allergic reaction... Read more »

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