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Anaphylaxis
Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
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Anaphylaxis Prevention
Avoid known allergens. Any person experiencing an allergic reaction should be monitored, although monitoring may be done at home in mild cases.
Occasionally, people who have a history of drug allergies may safely be given the offending medication after pretreatment with corticosteroids (prednisone) and antihistamines (diphenhydramine).
People who have a history of allergy to insect bites/stings should be instructed to carry (and use) an emergency kit consisting of injectable epinephrine and chewable antihistamine. They should also wear a Medic-Alert or similar bracelet/necklace stating their allergy.
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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
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergies
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Pulmonary Edema
Tests & Exams
• 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
Review Date : 1/17/2002
Reviewed By : Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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