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Overview

Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention. Call 911 immediately. Check the ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation from Basic Life Support) in all suspected anaphylactic reactions. CPR should be started, if needed. People with know...[read article]

Tests for Anaphylaxis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Allergy tests may be of two general types. In vivo tests that measure the immune response to an agent called an allergen that induces an allergic(atopic) reaction, ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Anaphylaxis

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Chest compressions, which keep the person''s blood circulating.Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a person''s blood flo...  More
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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An endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe(trachea). This is done to open the airway to give you oxygen, medicati...  More
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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Anaphylaxis

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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea(windpipe). A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Anaphylaxis

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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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Dopamine, an endogenous catecholamine that is the immediate precursor of norepinephrine, is a sympathomimetic agent with prominent dopaminergic and β 1 -adrene...  More
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ALBUTEROL (al BYOO ter ole) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat and to prev...  More
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ...  More
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PREDNISOLONE (pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions trea...  More
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AMINOPHYLLINE (am in OFF i lin) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat the sym...  More
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FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Anaphylaxis

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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.