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
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