The nasal epinephrine sprayer called neffy reversed anaphylaxis in 15 children experiencing a serious reaction to a food allergen. The… Read more »
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Study Shows Skin Water Loss Can Predict Anaphylaxis in an Allergy Challenge
Oral food challenges are a highly accurate way of confirming whether or not someone has a food allergy. But many… Read more »
Odd Anaphylaxis: Pollen in a Scrape; Shrimp Plus Dust Mite Shots
Allergists have recently come across two odd causes for anaphylaxis. While both cases are distinct, each involves a combination of… Read more »
First-Time Mom on Baby’s Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Reality
Lots of things are scary as a first-time parent, but nothing prepared me for watching my baby experience severe anaphylaxis.… Read more »
Anaphylaxis Over Ocean: MD Finds No Epinephrine Vial in Plane’s Kit
Is there a doctor on board? Yet again, we come across a story of an emergency 30,000 feet up in… Read more »
Anaphylaxis But No Epinephrine: Inside an Epidemic of Hesitation
Anaphylaxis in children has risen in recent years, new research finds. Yet epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions continues to… Read more »
Anaphylaxis in the Air: MD Saves Woman, But Medical Kit an Issue
The tweet from Dr. Amish Shah caught my eye: “We experienced a medical issue on the flight back today, and… Read more »
News: Teen Saves Mom Driving with Anaphylaxis; Confusion on Labels
Mom’s Scary Anaphylaxis at the Wheel A cool-headed 13-year-old saved his mom’s life after she passed out while driving –… Read more »
Experts Revise Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan for COVID-19
The standard recommendation for anyone experiencing anaphylaxis is: administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an… Read more »
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young kids are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »