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...
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...
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In this research, which foods caused the fatal anaphylaxis was not reviewed. What are the takeaways for food allergy families from this research? Always have an epinephrine autoinjector within arm’s reach! Be very mindful of teens and young adults and whether they are practicing a vigilant lif...
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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 EpiP...