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Anaphylaxis

Alternative names:

anaphylactic reaction; anaphylactic shock; shock - anaphylactic

Prevention:

Avoid known allergens. Any person experiencing an allergic reaction should be monitored, although monitoring may occur at home in many cases.

Occasionally, people who have a history of drug allergies may safely be given the offending medication after pretreatment with corticosteroids (prednisone), antihistamines (diphenhydramine), and/or epinephrine.

People who have a history of allergy to insect bites/stings may be instructed to carry (and use) an emergency kit consisting of injectable epinephrine and/or an epinephrine inhaler.

Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial




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