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Anaphylaxis
Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
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Anaphylaxis
Today's Top News Stories | • | Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly - Jul 19, 2008, 09:00
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says. | • | Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab - Jul 18, 2008, 19:00
Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say. | • | Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008, 09:24
- Breast Cancer
- Hot Flashes
- Emphysema
| • | Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking - Jul 18, 2008, 16:00
French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time. | • | Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections - Jul 18, 2008, 17:00
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds. |
Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (whole body) type of allergic reaction which occurs when a person has become sensitized to a certain substance or allergen and is again exposed to the allergen. Some drugs, such as those used for pain relief or for X-rays, may cause an anaphylactoid reaction on first exposure. Histamines and other substances released into the bloodstream cause blood vessels to dilate and tissues to swell. Anaphylaxis may be life-threatening if obstruction of the airway occurs, if blood pressure drops, or if heart arrythmias occur.
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- Allergic Reactions to Medication
- Antibodies
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• Definition
• Anaphylaxis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anaphylaxis Symptoms & Signs
• Anaphylaxis Prevention
• Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Tests
• Anaphylaxis Treatment
• Anaphylaxis Prognosis
• Anaphylaxis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Allergies
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Pulmonary Edema
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• Blood Pressure
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Pulse
• X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Tracheostomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Auscultation
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Breathing Difficulty
• Confusion
• Cough
• CPR
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Intravenous
• Itching
• Nasal Congestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Paleness
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rashes
• Shock
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Systemic
• Weakness
• Wheezing
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