Allergic reactions can strike unexpectedly, transforming an ordinary day into a life-threatening emergency ... of food-induced anaphylaxis, or a strong family history of allergies.

If you have allergies or are at risk of anaphylaxis, you can work with your allergist to develop an emergency treatment plan. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

Two new studies being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston show it is not only patients and caregivers who misunderstand how best to treat anaphylaxis: emergency medical ...

Anaphylaxis is a rapid and severe allergic reaction. It is also a life-threatening emergency. A rising number of children are being treated in emergency departments for anaphylaxis in recent years. At ...

If you suspect you are experiencing anaphylaxis, call 911 and follow your prescribed emergency plan. American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Anaphylaxis. MedlinePlus. Allergic reactions.

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate epinephrine (adrenaline ... including histamine, when some people with allergies come into contact with a trigger. These chemicals lead to ...

Too often, patients were hesitant to get emergency ... in an allergy clinic waiting room to evaluate knowledge of anaphylaxis and desired components of an anaphylaxis action plan," she explained ...

Misinformation and outdated protocols contribute to the suboptimal management of anaphylaxis ... plans. In the study, Chow and colleagues surveyed 96 patients and caregivers in an allergy clinic ...

It is an important step in ALK’s strategic efforts to establish leading positions in anaphylaxis, food allergy, and new disease areas such as urticaria, supplementing our core allergy offerings.

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