Anaphylaxis WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Anaphylaxis and compiled helpful research notes below.
- eMedicine: Anaphylaxis search.medscape.com - Anaphylaxis
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): Anaphylaxis
aaaai.org - Anaphylaxis
- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network: Anaphylaxis foodallergy.org - Anaphylaxis
- Mayo Clinic: Anaphylaxis mayoclinic.com - Anaphylaxis
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI): Anaphylaxis acaai.org - Anaphylaxis
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Research Notes on Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common occurrences that can cause an episode of anaphylaxis include foods, certain medications, insect bites and stings, and latex.
Fast Facts:
- Anaphylactic shock, the most severe type of anaphylaxis, can lead to death in a matter of minutes if left untreated.
- Anaphylaxis results in fewer than 1,000 deaths per year in the U.S.
- Common symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Latest Headlines on Anaphylaxis
What is Anaphylaxis?
- Wikipedia: Anaphylaxis
- MedicineNet: What does Anaphylaxis mean?
- InteliHealth: What is Anaphylaxis?
- Anaphylaxis Canada: Anaphylaxis Is..
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Anaphylaxis
What Are The Symptoms of Anaphylaxis?
- Wikipedia: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
- Mayo Clinic: Anaphylaxis Signs and Symptoms
- WrongDiagnosis: Anaphylaxis Symptoms
- WebMD: Understanding Anaphylaxis - Symptoms
- eMedicineHealth: Severe Allergic Reaction Symptoms (Anaphylactic shock)
What Are The Causes and Complications of Anaphylaxis?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Anaphylaxis
- Mayo Clinic: Causes of Anaphylaxis
- eMedicineHealth: Severe Allergic Reaction Causes (Anaphylactic shock)
- AAAAI: Causes of Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine options
- WrongDiagnosis: Complications of Anaphylaxis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Anaphylaxis?
- Wikipedia: Anaphylaxis Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Anaphylaxis Treatment
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatment List for Anaphylaxis
- eMedicineHealth: Anaphylaxis Medical Treatment | Medications
- AAAAI: The Use of Epinephrine in the Treatment of Anaphylaxis
What Are Survival Rates of Anaphylaxis?
- WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Anaphylaxis
- AAAAI: Anaphylaxis Position Statement
How Do You Prevent Anaphylaxis?
- Mayo Clinic: Anaphylaxis Prevention
- MedicineNet: Can Anaphylaxis be prevented?
- eMedicineHealth: Severe Allergic Reaction Prevention (Anaphylactic shock)
- A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Anaphylaxis Prevention
- InteliHealth: Anaphylaxis Prevention & Treatment
Wisdom, Personal Experiences & Blogs about Anaphylaxis
- About.com: A Bee Sting Quickly Turns Dangerous for This EMT
- Anaphylaxis Information: With Anaphylaxis There Is Always Hope
- Helium: Coping with Food Intolerance and Allergies
- Science Daily: Progress In Battle Against Life-threatening Acute Allergy (Aug. 3, 2006)
- SheKnows: Allergies: Eight foods to watch
Foundations and Support Groups on Anaphylaxis
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): Anaphylaxis
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI): Anaphylaxis
- MeetUp: Allergy Sufferers Meetup Groups
- CNW Group: Safety is Not an Option When it Comes to Allergies
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Anaphylaxis
- Google Groups: Anaphylaxis Support Group
- Healthboards: Living With Food and Mold Allergies - How to Beat Anaphlaxis | Anaphylaxis Reaction After Getting a Tattoo
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Anaphylaxis
- JAMA: Anaphylaxis Articles
- PubMed Central: Anaphylaxis Articles
- Google Scholar: Anaphylaxis Articles
Clinical Trials on Anaphylaxis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Anaphylaxis Studies
- CenterWatch: Anaphylaxis Clinical Trial Listings
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- Contributor: Cynthia Lepore
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Cynthia Lepore
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Anaphylactoid Reactions, Anaphylactic Reaction
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2008
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