This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are ...
Peanuts are the most commonly known food to trigger a severe allergic reaction, but scientists are warning of a new wave of problematic foods. However, at least four more should be added to the ...
Delayed anaphylaxis can start an hour or more after peanut exposure, sometimes days later. Symptoms include swelling, wheezing, weak pulse, hives, vomiting, and confusion. Biphasic anaphylaxis can ...
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 ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting, Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI, ...
Groups have called for a system that monitors fatal allergic reactions in the United Kingdom to receive continued support. The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) is leading the ...
An adrenaline nasal spray for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This marks the first time a needle-free ...
The rate of people who are admitted to hospital in the UK due to a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) caused by food has more than tripled over a 20-year period. Despite this, the death rate from ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People with food allergies were at risk for developing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating and sleeping ...
Every year on World Allergy Day, the global health community turns its attention to allergies and their aftereffect. World Allergy Day is celebrated annually on July 8th to raise awareness about ...