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| | eMedicine - Anaphylaxis : Article by Stephen C Dreskin, MD, PhD |
 | | In a study of patients referred to an allergy practice in Memphis, Tennessee, food was the cause of anaphylaxis in 34% of patients, medications in 20%, and exercise in 7% (insect sting anaphylaxis was excluded from the study). | | | The physician's office should be prepared to initiate therapy for anaphylaxis, but transfer to a hospital is necessary for further therapy and observation in all but the mildest cases. | | | IgE-mediated anaphylaxis: This is the classic form of anaphylaxis, whereby a sensitizing antigen elicits an IgE antibody response in a susceptible individual. |
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| | Anaphylaxis |
| | Family Allergy and Asthma is a group of asthma and allergy specialists practicing at locations throughout Kentucky and parts of Indiana and focused on the treatment of patients with chronic respiratory disease. | | | Drugs are the leading cause of anaphylaxis, the major ones being antibiotics, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. | | | In some instances, allergies can be fatal when anaphylaxis occurs. |
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| | mkt ana.rtf |
| | This tendency is manifest by 20% of the population and is apparent clinically as anaphylaxis, asthma, eczema, hayfever, urticaria and angioedema dependent upon end organ susceptibility. | | | Mechanism of action thought to be secondary to stimulation of afferent cholinergic reflex arc by sulfur dioxide causing massive cholinergic discharge. | | | Positive minor determinant skin test is associated with anaphylaxis. |
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| | Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy |
| | Anaphylaxis has become an important issue in medicine and for the increased numbers of people who have had an attack of anaphylaxis. | | | If you need to have adrenaline (epinephrine) available for yourself or someone in your family, it is important that you and anyone else who may have to give the adrenaline (epinephrine) should be properly trained. | | | Covers the range of common causes of anaphylaxis, for example not only nut allergy but also latex allergy. |
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Allergy Symposium: Anaphylaxis |
| | Consider alternate-day corticosteroid therapy for patients with severe idiopathic anaphylaxis. | | | *Useful in refractory anaphylaxis induced by beta-blocker therapy. | | | Rapid institution of appropriate treatment is essential for a favorable outcome. |
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| | The data are conflicting regarding beta-lactam reactions, with some studies finding anaphylaxis to penicillin more common in atopic patients and others finding no correlation between atopy and penicillin allergy, or even a lower risk for penicillin hypersensitivity with atopic individuals. | | | The true incidence of anaphylaxis is difficult to determine because it is underdiagnosed and underreported. | | | The most recent set of practice parameters for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis were issued by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 1998. |
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http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/allergy/anaphylaxis/anaphylaxis.htm
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| | eMedicine - Anaphylaxis : Article by Richard S Krause, MD |
| | Stark BJ, Sullivan TJ: Biphasic and protracted anaphylaxis. | | | Treatment for both conditions is similar, and this article uses the term anaphylaxis to refer to both conditions unless otherwise specified. | | | Some authors state that corticosteroids help prevent or ameliorate recurrent (biphasic) anaphylaxis, but the true incidence of this condition has not been determined, and recurrences are usually less severe than the initial attack. |
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| | Anaphylaxis - ACAAI |
| | Because there is a chance of anaphylaxis, this should only be done with appropriate monitoring by your doctor. | | | If you are on blood pressure medication or any other prescription medications, you should wear identification that indicates what drugs you are taking, such as a Medic Alert(r) bracelet. | | | Before any medical procedure, it is important to inform your doctor or dentist about any allergies you may have, especially to latex. |
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| | ASCIA Member Services: Patient Information Bulletin |
| | Having anaphylaxis yourself or in the family can sometimes be hard to cope with. | | | For further information on allergy, asthma or immune diseases visit www.allergy.org.au - the website of ASCIA is the peak professional body of Clinical Allergists and Immunologists in Australia and New Zealand. | | | EDUCATION ON THE AVOIDANCE OF TRIGGER (S) This is particularly important with food anaphylaxis and may also involve advice from an experienced allergy dietitian. |
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| | However, bradycardia may also be present as a result of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex, a cardio-inhibitory reflex originating in sensory receptors in the infero-posterior wall of the left ventricle. | | | Patients at risk for episodes of anaphylaxis should wear an identifying Medic Alert bracelet, keep an identification card listing their drug allergies, and carry a self-injection kit of epinephrine. | | | However, approximations of incidence can be obtained from a review of epidemiologic studies. |
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| | AER: Info for Health Profs - Anaphylaxis |
| | This is particularly important with food anaphylaxis and may also involve advice from an experienced allergy dietitian. | | | Attempts to modify the severity of food allergy using similar techniques have failed, although research is ongoing. | | | This mainly affects hay fever patients with pollen allergy, some of whom may develop food induced anaphylaxis, particularly if combined with exercise. |
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| | Children with anaphylaxis should be given the opportunity to lead as normal lives as possible, as long as others around them are aware and responsible. | | | We have found that some relatives and friends are keen to learn more about anaphylaxis, where as others treat it as a normal allergy and their attitude is 'they’ll grow out of it'. | | | The main objectives of Support Groups are to help people suffering form anaphylaxis and their families cope with the problem, and to offer advice as to how the problem should be handled. |
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http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/csewhoy/allergy.html
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| | Auckland Allergy Clinic - Anaphylaxis |
| | Anaphylaxis - Asthma and Allergy Info and Research | | | This reaction may involve any body system; however the skin, nose, throat, lungs, stomach, intestinal tract, heart, and blood vessels are primarily affected. | | | Can any medication be used to prevent Anaphylaxis? |
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| | Anaphylaxis |
| | Use of a Medic-Alert tag detailing drug allergies is vital to prevent inadvertent administration during a medical emergency. | | | In some cases, anaphylaxis may develop over time from less severe allergies. | | | Reaction may begin within minutes or even seconds of exposure, and rapidly progress to cause airway constriction, skin and intestinal irritation, and altered heart rhythms. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Anaphylaxis |
| | Anaphylaxis can occur in response to any allergen. | | | Symptoms, however, usually resolve with appropriate therapy, underscoring the importance of action. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top |
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| | Anaphylaxis Canada > Home |
| | Whether you are living with the allergy yourself, caring for someone who is, or concerned about people in your community, we trust that you will find what you need to help make things safer. | | | While people who live with life-threatening allergies must take responsibility for their own safety, community understanding and awareness can make a big difference. | | | Does someone you know have a life-threatening allergy? |
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| | Anaphylaxis |
| | Established in 1994, the Anaphylaxis campaign is advised by allergy experts working within the NHS, and provides information and guidance to parents, GPs, and other healthcare professionals. | | | Patient Education Handout [Publication Type]; Child; Anaphylaxis / drug therapy; | | | The pages contain comprehensive, clearly and simply written information covering different aspects of the condition. |
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| | Anaphylaxis Australia |
| | "developing anaphylaxis awareness through education, research and support" | | | Click here for full details of Food Allergy Awareness Week | | | Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 7th — 13th 2006 |
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| | Anaphylaxis and vaccination |
| | Food allergy to gelatin in children with systemic immediate-type reactions, including anaphylaxis, to vaccines. | | | Anaphylaxis to measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine mediated by IgE to gelatin. | | | Lear, J T, et al, "Anaphylaxis After Hepatitis B Vaccination", Lancet, May 13, 1995, 345(8959): 1249. |
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| | Your Health: Trover Foundation |
| | They can affect many different parts of the body and progress rapidly. | | | According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) anaphylaxis is triggered the same way other allergies (Read about "Allergies") are - the body's immune system (Read about "The Immune System") overacts to a substance generally considered harmless. | | | Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis usually involves an injection of adrenaline (epinephrine). |
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| | Anaphylaxis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The clinical treatment of anaphylaxis by a doctor and in the hospital setting aims to treat the cellular hypersensitivity reaction as well as at the symptoms. | | | The time between ingestion of the allergen and anaphylaxis symptoms can vary for some patients depending on the amount of allergen ingested and sensitivity. | | | Anaphylaxis occurs when a person is exposed to a trigger substance, called an allergen, to which they have become sensitized. |
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| | Anaphylaxis |
| | The symptoms of anaphylaxis may resemble other medical conditions. | | | The following are the most common symptoms of anaphylaxis. | | | Anaphylaxis is caused by exposure to an allergen. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_allergy/anaphyl.cfm
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| | Introduction: Anaphylaxis - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Treatments for Anaphylaxis: Various information is available about treatments available for Anaphylaxis, current research about Anaphylaxis treatments, or research treatments for other diseases. | | | Researching symptoms of Anaphylaxis: Further information about the symptoms of Anaphylaxis is available including a list of symptoms of Anaphylaxis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. | | | Statistics and Anaphylaxis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Anaphylaxis, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center. |
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| | HON Allergy Glossary Anaphylaxis |
| | Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency which involves an acute systemic (affecting the entire body) allergic reaction. | | | Anaphylaxis occurs immediately or at most within 2 hours of exposure to the allergen. | | | It occurs following exposure to an antigen (allergen), to which a person was previously sensitized. |
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| | Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system). | | | This is called a "biphasic reaction." Often the symptoms occur in the respiratory tract and take the individual by surprise. | | | The annual incidence of anaphylactic reactions is about 30 per 100,000 persons, and individuals with asthma, eczema, or hay fever are at greater relative risk of experiencing anaphylaxis. |
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| | Anaphylaxis Information from EpiPen® |
| | You can learn more about helping your patients who may be at risk for anaphylaxis by reviewing the definition, symptoms, and incidence of anaphylaxis. | | | You can use our handy questionnaire to determine if your patient is at risk. | | | You may also be interested in learning about the risk factors and severity of allergic reactions. |
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| | anaphylaxis - Columbia Encyclopedia article about anaphylaxis |
| | Anaphylaxis differs from immunity immunity, ability of an organism to resist disease by identifying and destroying foreign substances or organisms. | | | anaphylaxis (ăn'əfəlăk`sĭs), hypersensitive state that may develop after introduction of a foreign protein or other antigen into the body tissues. | | | Death may occur within 5 to 10 min if no medical help is available. |
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| | Understanding Anaphylaxis -- the Basics |
| | Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that occurs when you are exposed to a substance that your body was sensitized to during a previous exposure. | | | WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. | | | Anaphylaxis occurs usually within minutes of exposure to the allergen and almost always within two hours. |
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| | Anaphylaxis - MayoClinic.com |
| | Anaphylaxis occurs when your immune system severely overreacts to an allergen. | | | Although anaphylaxis is the most dangerous type of allergic reaction, it's also the least common. | | | You may have an anaphylactic response within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen such as the venom from a bee sting or an ingested peanut. |
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| | Anaphylaxis: First aid - MayoClinic.com |
| | Dizziness, mental confusion, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea also may accompany anaphylaxis. | | | In sensitive people, anaphylaxis can occur within minutes or up to several hours after exposure to a specific allergy-causing substance. | | | Seek emergency medical attention immediately after taking these medications. |
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| | Vaccines-All vaccines have been reported to cause anaphylaxis but most discussion is about MMR because it is made with egg products and the high incidence of egg allergies in children. | | | Anaphylaxis results from the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils, prostaglandins, leukotrienes and other substances | | | Penicillin- most skin testing is ineffective because test material doesn't contain material that reaction is against. |
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| | Exercise-induced anaphylaxis - definition of Exercise-induced anaphylaxis in Encyclopedia |
| | Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a syndrome in which the symptoms of anaphylaxis occur, but only after exposure to a triggering agent and increased physical activity. | | | Embed a dictionary search in your own web page | | | Exercise-induced anaphylaxis - definition of Exercise-induced anaphylaxis in Encyclopedia |
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