Adolescents and young adults are particularly at risk owing to their increased risk-taking behaviors, which can include ingestion of unsafe foods and not carrying emergency medications. In a survey of ...

Doctors prescribe EpiPen (epinephrine injection) to treat anaphylaxis from any cause, including food and medication allergies. Use EpiPen as soon as symptoms start or just after exposure to a known ...

In children, multiple nut allergies were associated with a higher risk for anaphylaxis, whereas smaller wheal sizes on the prick-to-prick test predicted tolerance development. Aeroallergen ...

BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those who encounter it. Two new studies being presented at this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The definition of anaphylaxis is based on consensus. Definitions matter for treatment, public health and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Epinephrine autoinjectors were provided by 57% of emergency medical services. 97% of states recommended ...

You might know that anaphylaxis — a severe allergic reaction — can occur in response to triggers such as nuts, insect bites, and certain medications. But physical activity can also induce anaphylaxis.

Parents are being urged to watch for these symptoms in their children when they eat - as they could be signs of an allergic reaction. When your child moves from milk to baby food and eventually solids ...

Angioedema and anaphylaxis are two different conditions, but they share many of the same triggers and symptoms. Angioedema is swelling in the tissues underneath the skin. It’s marked by sudden changes ...