USP) 0.15 mg Auto-Injectors are used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life threatening and happen within minutes. If untreated, anaphylaxis can cause death. This allergic emergency can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exer...
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology recently released research on fatal anaphylaxis based upon research of deaths in the UK, France, Canada, Australia and the USA. They looked at fatalities from drug and venom anaphylaxis in addition to food anaphylaxis. The research found that ...
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National clinical practice guidelines for food allergy and anaphylaxis: An international assessment. Clin Exp Allergy. 2017;7:23.Sheikh A, Sheikh Z, Roberts G, Muraro A, Dhami S, Sheikh A. National clini‑ cal practice guidelines for food allergy and anaphylaxis: an international assessment. ...
According to the current food allergy and anaphylaxis guidelines of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,99 there are no restrictions regarding diet for mothers during pregnancy and lactation. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 4–6 months of life, which prevents ...
A sudden and severe allergic reaction which can result in a significant drop in blood pressure, the onset of shock, and even death if not treated promptly. Anaphylaxis occurs as the result of an allergy affecting more than one body system at the same time, such as the skin and respiratory...
Tell your waitress that you’re allergic to seafood and she says that other visitors with that allergy haven’t had any issues with the food? Don’t take her word for it. Don’t speak the language and you don’t have an allergy card? Don’t eat! Don’t speak the language but you...
When a food allergy is severe, it may lead to a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms include itching, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest pain, a weak pulse, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea an...
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) on board are rare, but if you suffer from a severe allergy, we advise consulting a doctor before you buy tickets to discuss the possible risks and how to minimise them. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine or adrenaline auto-injector like Epi...
Food allergy is a common cause of anaphylaxis, and its incidence is rising. The development of allergy is multifactorial, and the mechanisms of tolerance are complex. The natural history of food allergy varies by causative food; some allergies are mostly outgrown, while others are usually life-lo...