Anaphylaxis

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Insect Allergy Reaction

INSECT ALLERGY Allergic reactions to insect stings are another common reason for referral to medical centers for both adults and children. These patients typically present with a typical acute IgE-mediated allergic reaction usually within minutes to an hour after a sting, typically from honey bees, wasps and to some ants. The range of reactions varies […]

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What is Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Oral allergy syndrome, also known as pollen-food syndrome, is a cross-reaction food allergy that causes an itching, allergic reaction to the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat when eating raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts. A cross-reaction is when the body gets confused and reacts to something it shouldn’t. In the case of oral allergy syndrome, when

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Allergy & Parasites

The Link Between Parasites and Allergy Parasites appear to play two roles in allergy. First, they are highly allergenic; that is, they frequently trigger allergic reactions. In fact, parasitic reactions can be mistaken for food allergy, as is often the case with stro allergic anisakiasis, a condition in which ingesting raw or under-cooked fish containing

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Can Exercise Provoke Anaphylaxis?

It has Been Displayed That Exercise Can Provoke Anaphylaxis Strenuous exercise occasionally produces a type of exercise-induced anaphylaxis, sometimes in combination with certain foods. Recognized since the 1970s, the problem is most often triggered by arduous exertion in joggers, runners, cyclists, soccer players, skiers and those engaging in vigorous aerobics. Its symptoms mimic anaphylaxis triggered

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Who Is Most at Risk of Anaphylaxis

Who Is  At Risk? Roughly 1 percent of the North American population is at risk of anaphylaxis. Near-fatal or fatal anaphylactic episodes are most common among adults, although children may be at as great, or greater, risk because of their inability to recognize and act on the emergency. In children, anaphylactic episodes tend to produce

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