A higher frequency of anaphylaxis to medication in women and in the elderly was attributed to more exposure to medication, it is possible instead that the age is responsible for the increased vulnerability to d
Currently, testing for immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization is the cornerstone of diagnostic evaluation in suspected allergic conditions. This review provides a thorough and updated critical appraisal of the most frequently used diagnostic tests, both in vivo and in vitro. It discusses skin tests, cha...
For the treatment sub-analysis, those receiving AIT at the time of the survey versus those who had received other prescribed treatments (but not AIT) were analysed. Those receiving other prescribed medication were deemed the most appropriate comparator to the AIT group, as they were likely to ...
79 However, in a given patient these factors should always be considered in the history and if possible eliminated to reduce the risk for a severe reaction in the future. Table 5. Factors, which can increase severity of anaphylaxis EndogenousExogenous sex, age medication cardiovascular disease ...
(asthma medication use); and (4) Have you had wheez- ing or whistling in your chest at any time? (wheeze, the last 12 months) [25]. Lung function Lung function was measured by spirometry according to American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) gui...
However, it is unknown how people use apps, what is considered adherent or non-adherent in terms of app usage, or whether adherence with an app in anyway reflects adherence with medication or control. In MASK, we did not use adherence questionnaires but first attempted to assess short-term ...
breath, and a drop of the forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) by 40% which is responsive to bronchodilator medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms in grade II anaphylaxis includes abdominal cramping, vomiting, or diarrhea. Grade III anaphylaxis occurs when symptoms of laryngeal, uvular, or ...
International guidelines concur that epinephrine (adrenaline) is the medication of first choice in anaphylaxis because it is the only medication that reduces hospitalization and death. Its life-saving alpha-1 agonist vasoconstrictor effects prevent and relieve airway edema, hypotension, and shock; its ...
(adrenaline) is the medication of choice for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Administration of corticosteroids and H1-antihistamines should not delay the administration of epinephrine, and the management of a patient with anaphylaxis should not end with the acute episode. Long-term management ...
Anyway. Solpadeine. I take it when I need it from time to time, but I can't manage more than one capsule (which is enough to sort out the pain for me), and I can't take the dissolving (and therefore more quickly absorbed) variety either - it makes me feel sick. I really, reall...