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 ...

Dr. F. Dan Atkins answers the question: 'Lab Tests For Anaphylaxis?' — -- Question: Are there lab tests that can be done to determine if a reaction was due to anaphylaxis? Answer: The diagnosis ...

“Outdated protocols” and a lack of patient education around anaphylaxis treatment can result in poor patient outcomes, Medscape Medical News reported Oct. 28. A survey of 96 patients and caregivers ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Epinephrine autoinjectors were provided by 57% of emergency medical services. 97% of states recommended ...

A study of more than 700,000 CT scans with iodinated contrast found an overall anaphylaxis incidence of 0.02%. Of these cases, 10% required three or more doses of epinephrine or initiation of IV ...

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 ...

Frost said she wants to raise awareness about the medical condition. "Supernanny" star Jo Frost is opening up about living with anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. "I feel ...

"Supernanny" star Jo Frost pleaded for community support after detailing her plight with anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which can occur within ...