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(HealthDay)—When kids are at risk of severe allergic reactions, all their caregivers should have a written action plan and epinephrine auto-injectors readily available, according to new reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
“We surveyed 96 patients and caregivers in anallergyclinic waiting room to evaluate knowledge of anaphylaxis and desired components of an anaphylaxis action plan," she explained in an ACAAI news release. Epinephrine (the active ingredient in theEpiPen) is the go-to rescue drug for anaphylaxis, ...
set up an emergency plan with your child's doctor and the school nurse. This plan should include your child's photo, his or her specific allergy warning signs and symptoms, treatment
Allergy testing can show if allergies to pollen, molds, dust mites, animal dander, or other items trigger your asthma.How is persistent asthma treated?Treatment may be changed to find the best way to manage your symptoms. Treatment may include any of the following:Medicines...
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Then Brynn's parents took her to Loyola University Health System, where she was seen by Sara Doss, MD, a primary care specialist, and Joyce Rabbat, MD, a pediatric allergy specialist. The two collaborated on Brynn's care with other Loyola specialists. ...
17 Exclusion criteria were pregnancy or active lactation, known history of dexamethasone allergy, corticosteroid use in the past 15 days for nonhospitalized patients, use of corticosteroids during the present hospital stay for more than 1 day, indication for corticosteroid use for other clinical ...
1 Additionally, the CDC has prepared voluntary guidelines recommending that school officials have in place a policy for avoiding allergic triggers, managing food allergies, and taking appropriate emergency action if an allergic emergency arises.1 Although food allergy advocates continue to push for more...
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