Anaphylaxis

Identifying the Causes of Anaphylaxis

How to Identify the Causes of Anaphylaxis Investigating an attack of anaphylaxis can take lots of detec-tive work, because the cause may be far from obvious. Anaphylaxis can be mistaken for fainting (“vasovagal syncope”), a more familiar but usually harmless event. Fainting is managed by simply helping the person lie down. Penicillin is the most […]

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Late Phase After-Effects Anaphylaxis

What are the “Late Phase After-Effects” of  Anaphylaxis? Even though the immediate signs of anaphylaxis may fade quickly on treatment with epinephrine, there is always a risk of a second, equally life-endangering “late phase” anaphylactictic event occurring within 3 to 12 hours of the first, requiring more epinephrine. If the second wave follows hard on

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What is Anaphylaxis & How To Manage it

The allergens most liable to trigger anaphylaxis are drugs such as penicillin and some other antibiotics, insect venoms and foods. While anaphylaxis can swiftly kill, not all anaphylactic reactions are fatal. Nonetheless, anyone who has ever experienced a severe, body-wide allergic reaction must be on guard and take precautions. The origins of anaphylaxis were first

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