Anaphylaxis: How to recognize, treat, and prevent potentially fatal attacks - Wyatt R. Postgrad Med 100:87, 1996doi:10.1016/S0278-2391(97)90257-3R.E AlexanderJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
A severe type called “anaphylactic shock” occurs when someone has been exposed too quickly without time for their bodies’ immune system response time-out period following exposure. In that case, it’s better not to take any chances and make sure you read all the ingredients before consuming ...
you have a 25-65% chance of experiencing it again if you’re stung. Allergy shots reduce this to less than 3%, however, so if you’re at risk for anaphylaxis, it may be a good idea to ask your doctor about preemptive allergy treatment....
EpiPens or similar epinephrine auto-injectors are used to treat anaphylaxis symptoms. Make sure your doctor shows you how to use these and have two doses on hand at all times. If you are in doubt whether or not you are experiencing anaphylaxis symptoms, use your auto-injector. Call 911 o...
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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening medical emergency, and prompt evaluation and intervention are critical for its management. All health professionals should be prepared to identify and treat patients with anaphylaxis. An apparently mild presentation may unpredictably progress to fatal anaphylactic shock in ...
are a variety of situations which can disrupt this system, such as nerve damage (neurogenic), infection (septic) or allergic reaction (anaphylatic). Where possible, treating the cause is critical. For example infections may need antibiotics and anaphylaxis may require antihistamines and epinephrine....
Bee stings produce a range of reactions from mild pain and swelling to anaphylactic shock. As insect sting allergies affect around 5% of the US population, most bee stings result in a mild reaction. But by understanding and recognizing more severe reactions, you will be able to treat the stin...
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Burns are due to chemicals and/or electrical shock (unless very mild or small). The person has difficulty breathing or is unconscious See a healthcare provider for a burn if: You see signs of infection like oozing, pain, redness, and swelling. ...