Successfully managing your child’s anaphylactic allergy at school requires teamwork between you, your child, and the school staff. Whether your child is allergic to bees, latex, or certain medications ...
Anaphylaxis is rare but serious — It’s a severe allergic reaction that can happen suddenly and progress quickly Triggers vary and can include foods, medications, insect stings and latex Epinephrine ...
Prevention and emergency preparedness are the two pillars of managing food allergies. Here’s how to put them in place for your child’s safety. When your child has food allergies, sending them to ...
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 ...
A pair of new papers unlock crucial new insights into what goes on in the body when anaphylaxis occurs, and indicate how an existing asthma medication could one day help prevent these life-threatening ...
Avoidance is the most effective way to prevent anaphylaxis. An allergist can help you develop avoidance measures tailored to your age, activities, occupation, hobbies, home environment and access to ...