Anafilaksja
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Anafilaksja to wieloukładowa, nagła reakcja alergiczna o potencjalnie śmiertelnym przebiegu, której częstość wzrasta. Najczęstsze czynniki wywołujące to leki, pokarmy i jad owadów błonkoskrzydłych, choć w niektórych przypadkach przyczyna pozostaje nieznana (anafilaksja idiopatyczna). Kluczowe jest dokładne rozpoznanie alergenów za pomocą testów skórnych i badań serologicznych, co umożliwia wdrożenie profilaktyki, w tym unikanie alergenów i ewentualną immunoterapię swoistą. W przypadku alergii pokarmowych zaleca się całkowitą eliminację alergenu z diety, uważne czytanie etykiet oraz unikanie zanieczyszczeń krzyżowych. Doustna immunoterapia może zmniejszyć wrażliwość na alergeny takie jak mleko, jaja czy orzechy, jednak wymaga nadzoru specjalistycznego ze względu na częste działania niepożądane. W alergii na jad owadów wskazana jest immunoterapia odczulająca przez około 5 lat, skuteczna u 80-98% pacjentów, co znacząco redukuje ryzyko nawrotu anafilaksji.

Wprowadzenie do profilaktyki Anafilaksji

Anafilaksja to nagła, potencjalnie zagrażająca życiu reakcja alergiczna dotycząca wielu układów organizmu jednocześnie. Występowanie anafilaksji wzrosło w ostatnich latach, a jej konsekwencje mogą być śmiertelne. Szacuje się, że około 1 na 20 osób w Stanach Zjednoczonych doświadczyło co najmniej jednego epizodu anafilaksji, a połowa dorosłych z alergią pokarmową przebyła reakcję anafilaktyczną. Najczęstszymi czynnikami wywołującymi anafilaksję są leki, pokarmy oraz jady owadów, choć w niektórych przypadkach przyczyna może pozostać nieznana (anafilaksja idiopatyczna).123

Chociaż nie jest możliwe całkowite wyeliminowanie ryzyka wystąpienia nagłej reakcji anafilaktycznej, możliwe jest wprowadzenie kompleksowych strategii minimalizujących to ryzyko poprzez unikanie czynników wyzwalających, wczesne rozpoznawanie objawów oraz właściwe reagowanie. Najlepszym sposobem zapobiegania anafilaksji jest unikanie substancji, które powodują tę ciężką reakcję.45

Identyfikacja czynników ryzyka i diagnostyka

Kluczowym elementem profilaktyki anafilaksji jest dokładna identyfikacja czynników wyzwalających reakcję. Każda osoba, która doświadczyła anafilaksji, powinna zostać skierowana do lekarza specjalisty z doświadczeniem w diagnozowaniu i leczeniu anafilaksji, najczęściej alergologa/immunologa, który może pomóc w zapobieganiu nawrotom.67

Alergolodzy mogą przeprowadzić i zinterpretować testy skórne lub badania krwi w celu potwierdzenia konkretnych czynników wywołujących anafilaksję. Dokładna diagnoza alergenów i czynników współwystępujących jest kluczowa zarówno dla zapobiegania nawrotom anafilaksji, wprowadzenia środków zapobiegawczych, jak i interwencji takich jak immunoterapia swoista dla alergenu.89

Identyfikacja czynników ryzyka, czynników współistniejących i czynników nasilających podczas oceny klinicznej jest kluczowa dla określenia rodzaju badań diagnostycznych in vitro i in vivo, które byłyby najbardziej odpowiednie do dokładnej identyfikacji potencjalnych alergenów.10

Strategie zapobiegania anfilaksji wywoływanej przez pokarmy

Jeśli doświadczyłeś reakcji anafilaktycznej wywołanej pokarmem, powinieneś całkowicie wyeliminować ten pokarm ze swojej diety. Wymaga to uważnego czytania i rozumienia etykiet żywności oraz pytania o przygotowanie i zawartość wszystkich pokarmów, szczególnie podczas jedzenia poza domem.1112

Dokładne sprawdzanie etykiet produktów spożywczych jest niezbędne. Należy zawsze dokładnie sprawdzać składniki, czy to przy zakupie artykułów spożywczych w sklepie, czy zamawiając w restauracji. Nawet produkty spożywcze przyjazne alergikom mogą zawierać śladowe ilości powszechnych alergenów pokarmowych, które mogą wywołać anafilaksję.13

Środki ostrożności dotyczące żywności

Dla osób z alergiami pokarmowymi ważne jest:

  • Unikanie kupowania żywności z pojemników zbiorczych, które mogą być zanieczyszczone krzyżowo14
  • Informowanie rodziny i przyjaciół o alergii pokarmowej15
  • Komunikowanie potrzeb żywieniowych w restauracjach1617
  • Mycie rąk i używanie czystych powierzchni i naczyń do przygotowywania posiłków18
  • Proaktywne podejście podczas jedzenia na mieście, pytając z wyprzedzeniem, jak przygotowywane są potrawy, aby uniknąć zanieczyszczenia krzyżowego19

Unikanie potwierdzonego alergenu pokarmowego wymaga czujności przez całe życie, w tym edukacji na temat czytania etykiet żywności, informowania rodziny i przyjaciół oraz ostrożności podczas jedzenia w miejscach publicznych.20

Immunoterapia pokarmowa

Doustna immunoterapia może być skuteczna w odczulaniu niektórych osób na określone pokarmy, w tym mleko, jaja, orzechy i orzeszki ziemne. Jednak działania niepożądane są częste – wiele osób odczuwa swędzenie gardła, kaszel lub obrzęk warg podczas immunoterapii.21

Ta nowsza terapia może zmniejszyć wrażliwość na pokarmy u osób z ciężkimi alergiami. Alergolog ze specjalistyczną wiedzą w zakresie odczulania na pokarmy przeprowadza doustną immunoterapię. Lekarz zaczyna od podania małej dawki alergenu, a następnie powoli ją zwiększa przez okres kilku miesięcy. Doustna immunoterapia pokarmowa nie leczy alergii pokarmowych, ale może zmniejszyć występowanie lub nasilenie przypadkowego spożycia pokarmów powodujących anafilaksję. Osoby, które przeszły doustną immunoterapię, powinny nadal nosić przy sobie epinefryna/” title=”autostrzykawka z epinefryną” class=”to-tag” data-termid=”34203″>autostrzykawkę z epinefryną.22

Zapobieganie anafilaksji na jad owadów

Osoby z alergią na owady żądlące (pszczoły, osy, szerszenie, trzmiele lub mrówki ogniste) powinny unikać miejsc, w których te owady są widoczne, a w przypadku alergii na osy, unikać picia z otwartych pojemników na napoje na zewnątrz.23

Osoby uczulone na owady powinny być świadome środowisk, które mogą zwiększać ryzyko ukąszenia lub użądlenia przez owady, i robić wszystko, co możliwe, aby zminimalizować narażenie.24 Powinny również:25

  • Wiedzieć, gdzie mogą napotkać owady, na które są uczulone
  • Zakrywać się ubraniami i butami podczas przebywania na zewnątrz
  • Unikać noszenia jaskrawych kolorów, takich jak żółcie i czerwienie
  • Unikać picia z otwartych puszek lub butelek z napojami na zewnątrz
  • Nauczyć się reagować w przypadku spotkania z owadami kąsającymi lub żądlącymi

Immunoterapia na jad owadów

Zalecany jest kurs odczulania (immunoterapii) dla każdego, kto doświadczył reakcji anafilaktycznej po użądleniu przez owada. Zastrzyki te są zazwyczaj podawane przez pięć lat. Znacząco zmniejszają ryzyko kolejnego epizodu anafilaksji u pacjenta.2627

Immunoterapia z jadem owadów błonkoskrzydłych (Hymenoptera) jest skuteczna w odczulaniu 80-90% dorosłych i 98% dzieci na alergię na pszczoły, osy, szerszenie, trzmiele i mrówki ogniste.28 Dla osób uczulonych na te owady, immunoterapia jest w 97% skuteczną ochroną. Jeśli masz w wywiadzie anafilaksję na jad tych owadów, zmniejsz ryzyko anafilaksji dzięki testom alergicznym, immunoterapii i przepisaniu epinefryny.29

Zapobieganie anafilaksji na leki

Jeśli masz alergię na lek, powinieneś poznać i zapisać wszystkie różne nazwy tego leku i sytuacje, w których możesz się z nim zetknąć. Poproś swoich lekarzy o odnotowanie twojej alergii w dokumentacji medycznej i rozważ noszenie identyfikatora medycznego.30

Środki ostrożności przy przyjmowaniu leków

Osoby uczulone na określone leki mogą bezpiecznie stosować alternatywy. Na przykład, osoby uczulone na penicyliny i ich pochodne mogą bezpiecznie przyjmować inne antybiotyki. Przed podaniem penicyliny można wykonać mały test w celu sprawdzenia alergii.31

Osoby uczulone na leki przeciwbólowe, takie jak niesteroidowe leki przeciwzapalne (NLPZ), jak aspiryna i ibuprofen, mogą bezpiecznie przyjmować np. paracetamol.32

Ryzyko anafilaksji podczas wysiłku fizycznego może wystąpić w ciągu 46 godzin od spożycia jedzenia i alkoholu oraz w ciągu 24 godzin po podaniu NLPZ.33

Niektóre osoby mogą być poważnie uczulone na środki kontrastowe i substancje używane do badań obrazowych.34

Desensytyzacja na leki

W przypadku alergii na leki możliwa jest desensytyzacja na wiele leków, jednak zaleca się, aby większość osób po prostu unikała danego środka.35

Dla osób z wcześniejszymi reakcjami pseudoanafilaktycznymi na radiologiczny środek kontrastowy, ponowne narażenie powinno być unikane. Gdy ekspozycja jest absolutnie konieczna, pacjenci otrzymują 3 dawki prednizonu 50 mg doustnie co 6 godzin, zaczynając 18 godzin przed zabiegiem, oraz difenhydraminę 50 mg doustnie 1 godzinę przed zabiegiem; jednak dowody potwierdzające skuteczność tego podejścia są ograniczone.36

Profilaktyka dla niezależnych od IgE reakcji anafilaktycznych na radiologiczne środki kontrastowe obejmuje prednizon (lub hydrokortyzon), difenhydraminę i ewentualnie ranitydynę (lub inny antagonista receptora H2), i/lub użycie innego środka kontrastowego.37

W przypadku, gdy pacjent jest narażony na liczne leki jednocześnie, kluczowym elementem jest szczegółowy wywiad.38

Zapobieganie anafilaksji wywołanej wysiłkiem fizycznym

Anafilaksja wywołana wysiłkiem fizycznym to rzadka, ale poważna reakcja alergiczna występująca w związku z aktywnością fizyczną.39 Zapobieganie anafilaksji wywołanej wysiłkiem fizycznym obejmuje kombinację modyfikacji stylu życia, stosowania leków i starannego monitorowania objawów fizycznych przed, w trakcie i po ćwiczeniach.40

Strategie zapobiegawcze przy aktywności fizycznej

Zrozumienie czynników wyzwalających jest kluczowe w zapobieganiu epizodom anafilaktycznym.41 Zaleca się:

  • Zawsze nosić ze sobą leki awaryjne, takie jak autostrzykawkę z epinefryną, podczas ćwiczeń42
  • Monitorować objawy fizyczne podczas ćwiczeń43
  • Unikać ćwiczeń w okresach szczytowych alergii lub w wysokich temperaturach i wilgotności44
  • Dokładnie czytać etykiety żywności, aby unikać potencjalnych alergenów pokarmowych45

Anafilaksja wywołana wysiłkiem fizycznym prawdopodobnie jest związana z alergią pokarmową.46 Można nią zarządzać poprzez unikanie znanych czynników wyzwalających, takich jak określone pokarmy lub leki przed ćwiczeniami.47

Nowoczesne podejścia do profilaktyki anafilaksji

Pojawiają się nowe metody zapobiegania anafilaksji, które mogą w przyszłości zrewolucjonizować podejście do tej groźnej reakcji alergicznej.

Leki zapobiegawcze i terapie biologiczne

Naukowcy pracują nad tabletką, którą można by przyjmować profilaktycznie, aby zapobiec od łagodnej do zagrażającej życiu anafilaksji, niezależnie od przyczyny. Byłoby to pierwsze znane leczenie zapobiegające anafilaksji, inne niż unikanie alergenu.48

Omalizumab może być stosowany w zapobieganiu reakcjom alergicznym typu 1 (w tym anafilaksji), które mogą wystąpić przy przypadkowym narażeniu na jeden lub więcej pokarmów u pacjentów w wieku od 1 roku z alergią pokarmową zależną od IgE.49

FDA zatwierdziła Xolair (omalizumab) w postaci iniekcji dla alergii pokarmowej zależnej od immunoglobuliny E u niektórych dorosłych i dzieci w wieku 1 roku lub starszych w celu zmniejszenia reakcji alergicznych (typu I), w tym zmniejszenia ryzyka anafilaksji, które mogą wystąpić przy przypadkowym narażeniu na jeden lub więcej pokarmów. Xolair nie jest zatwierdzony do natychmiastowego leczenia awaryjnego reakcji alergicznych, w tym anafilaksji.50

Anti-IgE może być dobrym środkiem profilaktycznym w przypadku ciężkiej alergii pokarmowej, ale jedyne opublikowane dotychczas badanie dotyczyło TNX-901, który nie jest wprowadzany na rynek.51

Wczesna ekspozycja i zróżnicowana dieta

Istnieją strategie mające na celu zapobieganie rozwojowi alergii pokarmowych, które mogą prowadzić do anafilaksji:52

  • Wczesne wprowadzenie: Nie czekaj z wprowadzeniem potencjalnych alergenów do diety niemowlęcia. Pomyśl o wprowadzeniu powszechnych alergenów, takich jak jaja, ryby, pszenica czy orzeszki ziemne, do diety wcześnie, gdy wprowadzasz owoce, warzywa i płatki zbożowe.
  • Zróżnicowana dieta: Podawaj różnorodne pokarmy, w tym powszechne alergeny, takie jak orzeszki ziemne. 9 grup pokarmowych odpowiedzialnych za ponad 90% alergii pokarmowych to mleko, jaja, ryby, skorupiaki, orzechy drzewne, pszenica, orzeszki ziemne, soja i sezam.
  • Regularne karmienie: Podawaj potencjalne alergeny wiele razy w tygodniu przez niemowlęctwo i wczesne dzieciństwo. Badania LEAP i EAT wykazały, że karmienie musi być podtrzymywane przez dłuższy czas, aby zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju alergii pokarmowej.
  • Dobra pielęgnacja skóry: Wspieranie zdrowej bariery skórnej jako element profilaktyki alergii.

Urządzenia ratujące życie i plany działania w nagłych przypadkach

Kluczowym elementem profilaktyki anafilaksji jest przygotowanie się na ewentualną reakcję alergiczną poprzez posiadanie odpowiednich urządzeń i planów działania.

Autostrzykawki z epinefryną

Epinefryna jest lekiem z wyboru w zagrażających życiu reakcjach alergicznych.53 Osoby, które doświadczyły reakcji anafilaktycznej, powinny nosić przy sobie autostrzykawkę z epinefryną i identyfikator dotyczący tego stanu.54

Osobom, u których wystąpiła wcześniej ciężka reakcja anafilaktyczna, przepisywana jest autostrzykawka z epinefryną. Autostrzykawkę należy nosić przy sobie przez cały czas.55 Jest to szczególnie ważne, ponieważ:

  • Epinefryna jest najważniejszym lekiem dostępnym w leczeniu anafilaksji56
  • Wczesne użycie epinefryny może zapobiec śmierci, długiej hospitalizacji i drugiej reakcji anafilaktycznej zwanej reakcją dwufazową57
  • Nawet jeśli wydaje ci się, że nie będziesz narażony na alergeny, zawsze noś przy sobie dwie autostrzykawki z epinefryną58

Autostrzykawki z epinefryną są bezpieczne, gdy są używane prawidłowo. Wytyczne zalecają, aby wszystkim pacjentom z rozpoznaną reakcją anafilaktyczną przepisać autostrzykawkę.59

Plany działania w nagłych przypadkach

Wszyscy pacjenci zagrożeni anafilaksją powinni otrzymać plan działania instruujący ich, jak radzić sobie z epizodem anafilaksji, w tym właściwe podawanie epinefryny.60

Uzupełnij Plan Działania w Anafilaksji, który będziesz przechowywać w pracy, szkole, na obozie lub w innych miejscach. Poproś swojego alergologa o pomoc w stworzeniu planu. Omów wszystkie leki, na które jesteś uczulony i jakie objawy miałeś, gdy je przyjmowałeś. Niektóre powszechnie stosowane leki, jak beta-blokery, mogą pogorszyć anafilaksję.61

Ustalony Plan Działania w Anafilaksji (EAP) powinien zawierać:62

  • Zrozumienie znaczenia autostrzykawek z epinefryną
  • Informację, że osoby zagrożone anafilaksją powinny nosić lub posiadać identyfikator medyczny

Edukacja i świadomość w profilaktyce anafilaksji

Edukacja jest istotnym elementem postępowania z pacjentem z wcześniejszą historią anafilaksji, kładąc nacisk na wczesne stosowanie epinefryny i zapewniając pisemny plan działania.63

Informowanie otoczenia

Poinformuj innych o swojej alergii:64

  • Poinformuj swoje miejsce pracy o swojej alergii i spraw, aby kilku współpracowników wiedziało, gdzie przechowywane są twoje leki awaryjne i jak ci je podać
  • Poinformuj rodzinę, przyjaciół i współpracowników o swojej alergii65
  • Jeśli zamawiasz jedzenie w restauracji lub kawiarni, poinformuj obsługę o swoich zagrażających życiu alergiach, aby zapobiec zanieczyszczeniu krzyżowemu66

Osoby w twoim otoczeniu, które wiedzą o twoich alergiach, mogą rozpoznać wczesne objawy anafilaksji i podać natychmiastowe leczenie oraz wezwać pomoc medyczną.67

Identyfikacja medyczna

Osoby, które doświadczyły reakcji anafilaktycznej, powinny rozważyć noszenie bransoletki identyfikacyjnej lub podobnego medycznego tagu identyfikacyjnego.68

Noś identyfikator medyczny, taki jak naszyjnik lub bransoletka, aby wskazać, że masz alergię na określone leki lub inne substancje.69

Opaska medyczna zapewnia istotne informacje o osobach z cukrzycą, ciężkimi alergiami lub przewlekłymi schorzeniami w nagłych wypadkach. Może zawierać informacje o alergiach na pokarmy, lateks, leki i ukąszenia owadów. W przypadku anafilaksji dostarcza niezbędnych informacji ratownikom i osobom postronnym na temat tego, jak pomóc.70

Szczególne środowiska i procedury zapobiegające anafilaksji

Istnieją specjalne procedury i wytyczne dotyczące zapobiegania anafilaksji w różnych środowiskach, takich jak szkoły, placówki opieki nad dziećmi czy miejsca pracy.

Plany zapobiegania anafilaksji w placówkach oświatowych

Uczęszczanie do szkoły może zwiększyć ryzyko narażenia ucznia na alergeny, które mogą wywołać anafilaksję. Uczniowie zagrożeni anafilaksją korzystają z polityki Rady Szkoły, która koordynuje planowaną odpowiedź w przypadku nagłej sytuacji anafilaktycznej.71

Najlepsze praktyki w zapobieganiu i zarządzaniu anafilaksją w szkołach obejmują:72

  • Identyfikację i monitorowanie uczniów z zagrażającymi życiu alergiami73
  • Szkolenie wszystkich pracowników w zakresie rozpoznawania i reagowania na objawy anafilaksji74
  • Zapewnienie natychmiastowego dostępu do epinefryny, również podczas wycieczek szkolnych i zajęć sponsorowanych przez szkołę75
  • Opracowanie i utrzymywanie pisemnych polityk i protokołów dotyczących reakcji anafilaktycznych w danym okręgu76
  • Wspieranie samodzielnego noszenia autostrzykawek z epinefryną przez uczniów, którzy potrafią samodzielnie je podawać77

Szkoły powinny również tworzyć pozytywny klimat społeczny, który sprzyja akceptacji, integracji i pełnemu uczestnictwu wszystkich uczniów.78

Procedury w placówkach opieki nad dziećmi

Każde centrum opieki dziennej nad dziećmi (DCC), grupowa opieka rodzinna dziennej (GFDC), rodzinna opieka dzienna (FDC), opieka nad dziećmi w wieku szkolnym (SACC) i małe centrum opieki dziennej (SDCC) musi posiadać kompleksowy Plan Opieki Zdrowotnej, który obejmuje zapobieganie reakcjom alergicznym oraz rozpoznawanie i szybkie reagowanie na anafilaksję – wieloukładową reakcję alergiczną.79

Kluczowe elementy takiego planu to:80

  • Opracowanie planu zmniejszenia ryzyka i zarządzania reakcjami dla poszczególnych dzieci
  • Zapewnienie szkolenia na temat alergii i anafilaksji dla programów opieki dziennej nad dziećmi
  • Zmniejszenie ryzyka narażenia na alergeny
  • Reagowanie na nagłe przypadki alergiczne
  • Komunikacja z członkami rodziny, personelem, wolontariuszami i dziećmi na temat alergii

Podsumowanie strategii zapobiegania anafilaksji

Długoterminowe środki zapobiegawcze obejmują rozpoznawanie i zarządzanie czynnikami ryzyka anafilaksji ogólnie, a także środki skierowane na konkretne czynniki wyzwalające w szczególności.81

Nie można całkowicie zapobiec anafilaksji, ale pewne kroki mogą zminimalizować ryzyko przypadkowego narażenia na alergen:82

  • Unikaj alergenu, który wywołuje reakcję anafilaktyczną83
  • Zawsze noś przy sobie dwie autostrzykawki z epinefryną84
  • Regularnie sprawdzaj daty ważności autostrzykawek z epinefryną i zdobądź nowe przed ich wygaśnięciem85
  • Ćwicz, jak używać autostrzykawki z epinefryną, używając trenażera (strzykawki bez igły lub leku)86
  • Naucz przyjaciół, rodzinę, współpracowników lub opiekunów, jak i kiedy używać twojej autostrzykawki z epinefryną87
  • Używaj autostrzykawki z epinefryną, jeśli myślisz, że możesz mieć anafilaksję, nawet jeśli twoje objawy są łagodne88
  • Noś biżuterię medyczną, taką jak bransoletka z informacjami o twojej alergii89

Zapobieganie anafilaksji wymaga zidentyfikowania i unikania znanych czynników wyzwalających, noszenia autostrzykawki z epinefryną oraz otrzymywania wskazówek i edukacji od alergologów lub immunologów w celu skutecznego zarządzania stanem.90

Najważniejszym sposobem zarządzania epizodem wstrząsu anafilaktycznego jest unikanie alergenów, które wywołują reakcje alergiczne, i zawsze bycie przygotowanym na sytuację awaryjną poprzez noszenie autostrzykawek z epinefryną (adrenaliną). Porozmawiaj z lekarzem o tym, jak używać autostrzykawki z epinefryną. Pojedyncza dawka jest wstrzykiwana w udo podczas nagłego przypadku anafilaktycznego.91

Noś ze sobą autostrzykawkę z epinefryną przez cały czas. Może to uratować życie, jeśli doświadczysz anafilaksji. Jeśli uważasz, że masz reakcję anafilaktyczną, użyj autostrzykawki z epinefryną i natychmiast zadzwoń pod numer 911, aby zostać przewiezionym do najbliższego oddziału ratunkowego w celu oceny, monitorowania i wszelkiego dalszego leczenia przez pracowników służby zdrowia.92

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  • #1 Anaphylaxis Prevention: How to Avoid This Serious Allergic Reaction: Catherine Fuller, MD: Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Specialists
    https://www.drfullerallergy.com/blog/anaphylaxis-prevention-how-to-avoid-this-serious-allergic-reaction
    Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe reaction to an allergen that can be life-threatening. About one in 20 women, men, and children in the United States have experienced at least one episode of anaphylaxis. Half of adults with food allergies have had an anaphylactic reaction. […] If you have allergies, youre at risk for anaphylaxis, even if youve never had an episode before. The most common triggers for anaphylaxis include: […] If youre at risk for anaphylaxis, the best strategy is to try to prevent attacks. Follow these tips to keep your allergies from spiraling into a life-threatening episode. […] Identify and avoid your triggers […] With food allergies, simply stop eating or drinking the substances that trigger your attacks. […] You must be especially careful if youre prone to exercise-induced asthma. In rare cases, exercise could prompt an anaphylactic attack.
  • #2 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. […] Education is an essential component of management of a patient with a previous history of anaphylaxis, emphasizing early use of epinephrine and providing a written action plan. […] Long-term preventive measures include the recognition and management of risk factors for anaphylaxis in general, as well as measures directed to the specific triggers in particular. […] Avoidance of the confirmed food trigger requires lifelong vigilance, including education on reading food labels, informing family and friends, and caution while eating in public establishments. […] In situations when the patient is receiving multiple medications simultaneously a detailed history is crucial. […] Patients with a history of insect sting hypersensitivity should be educated on avoidance of stings, carry an epinephrine autoinjector, and obtain a consultation with an allergist/immunologist in order to undergo specific serum IgE testing and skin testing to identify the culprit insects.
  • #3
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40521-016-0095-z
    Anaphylaxis is most commonly caused by drugs, food, and hymenoptera stings, or in certain instances may be idiopathic. […] Identification of risk factors, cofactors, and augmenting factors during clinical assessment is key to determining the type of in vitro and in vivo diagnostic tests that would be most appropriate in accurately identifying the putative allergen(s). […] Accurate diagnosis of the putative allergen and cofactor is key to both prevention of recurrence of anaphylaxis, avoidance measures, and interventions like allergen-specific immunotherapy, which may impact the quality of life of allergy sufferers and their family members. […] Prevention from accidental ingestion of food allergens in individuals with food allergy.
  • #4 Anaphylaxis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anaphylaxis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351468
    Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. […] The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is to stay away from substances that cause this severe reaction. […] Wear a medical alert necklace or bracelet to indicate you have an allergy to specific drugs or other substances. […] Keep an emergency kit with prescribed medications available at all times. Your provider can advise you on the contents. If you have an epinephrine autoinjector, check the expiration date and be sure to refill the prescription before it expires. […] Be sure to alert all your providers to medication reactions you’ve had. […] If you’re allergic to stinging insects, use caution around them. […] If you have food allergies, carefully read the labels of all the foods you buy and eat. […] When eating out, ask how each dish is prepared, and find out what ingredients it contains. Even small amounts of food you’re allergic to can cause a serious reaction. […] Even if you’re careful, at some point you’ll likely be exposed to what you’re allergic to. Fortunately, you can respond quickly and effectively to an allergy emergency by knowing the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction and having a plan to quickly treat those symptoms.
  • #5 Anaphylaxis | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anaphylaxis
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, severe allergic reaction and is a medical emergency. […] The most important management strategies if you are at risk of anaphylaxis are to avoid all known triggers and to always carry your adrenaline injector and Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Action Plan. […] The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is to avoid whatever causes the allergic reaction. […] People at risk of anaphylaxis must always carry their ASCIA Action Plan and their adrenaline injector (EpiPen or Anapen) with them at all times. […] The best way to avoid anaphylaxis is to: avoid triggers the most important management strategy is to avoid all known triggers (allergens). […] If you have a food allergy, always read food labels and tell staff about your allergy when eating out.
  • #6 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics/print
    Anaphylaxis is a frightening experience. If you have had one anaphylactic reaction, you are at increased risk for another. It is normal to be anxious about this. The following steps can help to reduce the risk of a future anaphylactic reaction. […] Anyone who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction should be evaluated by a doctor with specific training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis who can help you to prevent recurrences. […] It is important to confirm the trigger(s) of the anaphylactic reaction. Allergists can perform and interpret skin or blood tests to confirm your specific anaphylaxis trigger(s). […] When a trigger has been identified, you should avoid it. However, avoiding some triggers, such as common foods, can be difficult. […] If you have experienced an anaphylactic reaction due to a food, you should eliminate that food from your diet.
  • #7 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics
    Anaphylaxis PREVENTION […] See an allergist — Anyone who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction should be evaluated by a doctor with specific training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis who can help you to prevent recurrences. […] Testing to determine the cause or trigger — It is important to confirm the trigger(s) of the anaphylactic reaction. Allergists can perform and interpret skin or blood tests to confirm your specific anaphylaxis trigger(s). […] Avoiding triggers — When a trigger has been identified, you should avoid it. However, avoiding some triggers, such as common foods, can be difficult. […] Foods — If you have experienced an anaphylactic reaction due to a food, you should eliminate that food from your diet. This requires that you read and understand food labels and ask about the preparation and content of all foods, especially when eating away from home.
  • #8
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40521-016-0095-z
    Anaphylaxis is most commonly caused by drugs, food, and hymenoptera stings, or in certain instances may be idiopathic. […] Identification of risk factors, cofactors, and augmenting factors during clinical assessment is key to determining the type of in vitro and in vivo diagnostic tests that would be most appropriate in accurately identifying the putative allergen(s). […] Accurate diagnosis of the putative allergen and cofactor is key to both prevention of recurrence of anaphylaxis, avoidance measures, and interventions like allergen-specific immunotherapy, which may impact the quality of life of allergy sufferers and their family members. […] Prevention from accidental ingestion of food allergens in individuals with food allergy.
  • #9 Anaphylaxis: Highlights from the practice parameter update | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
    https://www.ccjm.org/content/89/2/106
    After treatment of anaphylaxis, monitor the patient until signs and symptoms have fully resolved. […] Any patient who has experienced anaphylaxis should be evaluated by an allergy and immunology specialist to determine the causative agent, if any. […] Therefore, consider prescribing an epinephrine autoinjector to patients who have experienced anaphylaxis. […] Educating patients about unusual symptoms should enable them to identify anaphylaxis earlier and get rapid treatment. […] Identifying risk factors for biphasic anaphylaxis will help clinicians target the appropriate patient population for education and consideration of antihistamines or glucocorticoids as secondary treatment.
  • #10
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40521-016-0095-z
    Anaphylaxis is most commonly caused by drugs, food, and hymenoptera stings, or in certain instances may be idiopathic. […] Identification of risk factors, cofactors, and augmenting factors during clinical assessment is key to determining the type of in vitro and in vivo diagnostic tests that would be most appropriate in accurately identifying the putative allergen(s). […] Accurate diagnosis of the putative allergen and cofactor is key to both prevention of recurrence of anaphylaxis, avoidance measures, and interventions like allergen-specific immunotherapy, which may impact the quality of life of allergy sufferers and their family members. […] Prevention from accidental ingestion of food allergens in individuals with food allergy.
  • #11 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics
    Anaphylaxis PREVENTION […] See an allergist — Anyone who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction should be evaluated by a doctor with specific training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis who can help you to prevent recurrences. […] Testing to determine the cause or trigger — It is important to confirm the trigger(s) of the anaphylactic reaction. Allergists can perform and interpret skin or blood tests to confirm your specific anaphylaxis trigger(s). […] Avoiding triggers — When a trigger has been identified, you should avoid it. However, avoiding some triggers, such as common foods, can be difficult. […] Foods — If you have experienced an anaphylactic reaction due to a food, you should eliminate that food from your diet. This requires that you read and understand food labels and ask about the preparation and content of all foods, especially when eating away from home.
  • #12 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics/print
    Anaphylaxis is a frightening experience. If you have had one anaphylactic reaction, you are at increased risk for another. It is normal to be anxious about this. The following steps can help to reduce the risk of a future anaphylactic reaction. […] Anyone who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction should be evaluated by a doctor with specific training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis who can help you to prevent recurrences. […] It is important to confirm the trigger(s) of the anaphylactic reaction. Allergists can perform and interpret skin or blood tests to confirm your specific anaphylaxis trigger(s). […] When a trigger has been identified, you should avoid it. However, avoiding some triggers, such as common foods, can be difficult. […] If you have experienced an anaphylactic reaction due to a food, you should eliminate that food from your diet.
  • #13 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies […] Management and prevention of anaphylaxis are crucial for individuals at risk of common allergens. Avoiding known allergens, whether food allergens or latex allergies, can be challenging when it comes to accidental exposure. The potential of unintentional exposure to common allergens highlights the importance of being prepared with prevention strategies and treatments. […] 1. Read Labels Carefully […] Always carefully check food and medication labels for any allergens. Always double-check the ingredients, whether purchasing food items from the store or ordering at a restaurant. Even allergen-friendly restaurants or food items can contain traces of common food allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. […] 2. Inform Others […] Be sure to inform family members, friends, coworkers, and employers of your allergies. If you’re ordering from a restaurant or cafe, inform them of your life-threatening allergies to prevent cross-contamination. Even small traces of food allergens can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Informing others of your allergens can alert them not to use latex materials or certain food ingredients when you’re present. Close friends and family members must recognize the early signs of anaphylaxis to administer immediate treatment and alert emergency services.
  • #14 Understanding Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/anaphylaxis/guide/
    When it comes to anaphylaxis, the best treatment is to prevent the reaction in the first place. This means identifying what you’re allergic to and finding ways to avoid those allergens. […] For people with food allergies, that means being sure to: Read all food package labels carefully to look for allergens. Avoid buying food from bulk bins, which might be cross-contaminated. Communicate your food needs at restaurants. Make sure family members and friends know about your food allergy. […] For people with insect venom allergies, you should: Know where you’re likely to encounter the insects you’re allergic to. Cover up with clothes and shoes when you go outdoors, and avoid wearing bright colors, such as yellows and reds. Avoid drinking from open beverage cans or bottles while outside. Learn how to respond if you encounter a biting or stinging insect. […] If you’re allergic to drugs, take these steps: Let all your healthcare providers, including your dentist, know about your drug allergy. Wear or carry a medical ID that lists your drug allergy or allergies.
  • #15 Understanding Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/anaphylaxis/guide/
    When it comes to anaphylaxis, the best treatment is to prevent the reaction in the first place. This means identifying what you’re allergic to and finding ways to avoid those allergens. […] For people with food allergies, that means being sure to: Read all food package labels carefully to look for allergens. Avoid buying food from bulk bins, which might be cross-contaminated. Communicate your food needs at restaurants. Make sure family members and friends know about your food allergy. […] For people with insect venom allergies, you should: Know where you’re likely to encounter the insects you’re allergic to. Cover up with clothes and shoes when you go outdoors, and avoid wearing bright colors, such as yellows and reds. Avoid drinking from open beverage cans or bottles while outside. Learn how to respond if you encounter a biting or stinging insect. […] If you’re allergic to drugs, take these steps: Let all your healthcare providers, including your dentist, know about your drug allergy. Wear or carry a medical ID that lists your drug allergy or allergies.
  • #16 Understanding Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/anaphylaxis/guide/
    When it comes to anaphylaxis, the best treatment is to prevent the reaction in the first place. This means identifying what you’re allergic to and finding ways to avoid those allergens. […] For people with food allergies, that means being sure to: Read all food package labels carefully to look for allergens. Avoid buying food from bulk bins, which might be cross-contaminated. Communicate your food needs at restaurants. Make sure family members and friends know about your food allergy. […] For people with insect venom allergies, you should: Know where you’re likely to encounter the insects you’re allergic to. Cover up with clothes and shoes when you go outdoors, and avoid wearing bright colors, such as yellows and reds. Avoid drinking from open beverage cans or bottles while outside. Learn how to respond if you encounter a biting or stinging insect. […] If you’re allergic to drugs, take these steps: Let all your healthcare providers, including your dentist, know about your drug allergy. Wear or carry a medical ID that lists your drug allergy or allergies.
  • #17 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies […] Management and prevention of anaphylaxis are crucial for individuals at risk of common allergens. Avoiding known allergens, whether food allergens or latex allergies, can be challenging when it comes to accidental exposure. The potential of unintentional exposure to common allergens highlights the importance of being prepared with prevention strategies and treatments. […] 1. Read Labels Carefully […] Always carefully check food and medication labels for any allergens. Always double-check the ingredients, whether purchasing food items from the store or ordering at a restaurant. Even allergen-friendly restaurants or food items can contain traces of common food allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. […] 2. Inform Others […] Be sure to inform family members, friends, coworkers, and employers of your allergies. If you’re ordering from a restaurant or cafe, inform them of your life-threatening allergies to prevent cross-contamination. Even small traces of food allergens can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Informing others of your allergens can alert them not to use latex materials or certain food ingredients when you’re present. Close friends and family members must recognize the early signs of anaphylaxis to administer immediate treatment and alert emergency services.
  • #18 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Complete an Anaphylaxis Action Plan to keep at work, school, camp, or other places. Have your allergist help you create the plan. Discuss any medications you are allergic to and what symptoms you had when you took them. Some common medicines like beta-blockers can worsen anaphylaxis. […] Avoid allergens if you have a drug allergy, be familiar with generic names and brand names of medicines that could cause a severe allergic reaction. Be aware of ingredients in a combination product and be watchful for any medicines that might cause a cross-reaction. Read drug information labels carefully. […] For those with a food allergy, check ingredients on food labels. Wash hands and use clean surfaces and utensils for food preparation. Be proactive when dining out asking ahead of time how food is prepared to avoid cross-contamination.
  • #19 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Complete an Anaphylaxis Action Plan to keep at work, school, camp, or other places. Have your allergist help you create the plan. Discuss any medications you are allergic to and what symptoms you had when you took them. Some common medicines like beta-blockers can worsen anaphylaxis. […] Avoid allergens if you have a drug allergy, be familiar with generic names and brand names of medicines that could cause a severe allergic reaction. Be aware of ingredients in a combination product and be watchful for any medicines that might cause a cross-reaction. Read drug information labels carefully. […] For those with a food allergy, check ingredients on food labels. Wash hands and use clean surfaces and utensils for food preparation. Be proactive when dining out asking ahead of time how food is prepared to avoid cross-contamination.
  • #20 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. […] Education is an essential component of management of a patient with a previous history of anaphylaxis, emphasizing early use of epinephrine and providing a written action plan. […] Long-term preventive measures include the recognition and management of risk factors for anaphylaxis in general, as well as measures directed to the specific triggers in particular. […] Avoidance of the confirmed food trigger requires lifelong vigilance, including education on reading food labels, informing family and friends, and caution while eating in public establishments. […] In situations when the patient is receiving multiple medications simultaneously a detailed history is crucial. […] Patients with a history of insect sting hypersensitivity should be educated on avoidance of stings, carry an epinephrine autoinjector, and obtain a consultation with an allergist/immunologist in order to undergo specific serum IgE testing and skin testing to identify the culprit insects.
  • #21 Anaphylaxis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis
    The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection into a muscle, intravenous fluids, then placing the person „in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow”. Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. Carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, commonly called an „epipen”, and identification regarding the condition is recommended in people with a history of anaphylaxis. Immediately contacting ambulance / EMT services is always strongly recommended, regardless of any on-site treatment. Getting to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible is absolutely required in all cases, even if it appears to be getting better. […] Avoidance of the trigger of anaphylaxis is recommended. In cases where this may not be possible, desensitization may be an option. Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms is effective at desensitizing 80-90% of adults and 98% of children against allergies to bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and fire ants. Oral immunotherapy may be effective at desensitizing some people to certain food including milk, eggs, nuts and peanuts; however, adverse effects are common. For example, many people develop an itchy throat, cough, or lip swelling during immunotherapy. Desensitization is also possible for many medications, however it is advised that most people simply avoid the agent in question. In those who react to latex it may be important to avoid cross-reactive foods such as avocados, bananas, and potatoes among others.
  • #22 Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8619-anaphylaxis
    You cant prevent anaphylaxis, but certain steps can minimize your risk of accidental exposure to an allergen. […] If you have severe allergies, make sure you carry an epinephrine injection wherever you go. You should know what triggers your allergies and let your friends and family members know where you keep your injection. […] Allergists may be able to use venom immunotherapy to treat people with allergies to insect stings. […] This newer therapy can decrease food sensitivities in people with severe allergies. An allergist with special expertise in food desensitization performs oral immunotherapy. The provider starts by giving you a small dose of the allergen, then slowly increases it over a period of several months. Food oral immunotherapy doesnt cure food allergies, but it can decrease the occurrence or severity of accidental ingestion of foods that cause anaphylaxis. People who have oral immunotherapy should still carry their epinephrine injector with them.
  • #23 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics
    Insect stings — People with an allergy to a stinging insect (bees, yellowjackets, wasps, hornets, or fire ants) should avoid locations where these insects are seen and, if allergic to yellowjackets, should avoid drinking from open beverage containers outdoors. […] A course of allergy shots is recommended for anyone who has had an anaphylactic reaction after an insect sting. The injections are typically given for five years. They dramatically reduce the person’s risk of another episode of anaphylaxis. […] Medications — If you have an allergy to a medication, you should learn and record all the different names of that medication and the settings in which you are likely to encounter it. Ask your health care providers to note your allergy in your medical record, and consider a medical identification device.
  • #24 Anaphylaxis | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anaphylaxis
    If you have an insect allergy, always be aware of environments that may increase the risk of insect sting or bite, and do what you can to minimise exposure. […] Complete the free, online ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training for first aid (community). […] Tell people about your allergy: Let your workplace know about your allergy, and make a few work colleagues aware of where your emergency medication is kept, and how to administer it to you. […] If you are finding your food allergy difficult to manage, or if you have multiple food allergies, consider making an appointment with a specialised food allergy dietitian. […] Work with your child’s school or childcare setting to implement a management plan to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
  • #25 Understanding Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/anaphylaxis/guide/
    When it comes to anaphylaxis, the best treatment is to prevent the reaction in the first place. This means identifying what you’re allergic to and finding ways to avoid those allergens. […] For people with food allergies, that means being sure to: Read all food package labels carefully to look for allergens. Avoid buying food from bulk bins, which might be cross-contaminated. Communicate your food needs at restaurants. Make sure family members and friends know about your food allergy. […] For people with insect venom allergies, you should: Know where you’re likely to encounter the insects you’re allergic to. Cover up with clothes and shoes when you go outdoors, and avoid wearing bright colors, such as yellows and reds. Avoid drinking from open beverage cans or bottles while outside. Learn how to respond if you encounter a biting or stinging insect. […] If you’re allergic to drugs, take these steps: Let all your healthcare providers, including your dentist, know about your drug allergy. Wear or carry a medical ID that lists your drug allergy or allergies.
  • #26 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics/print
    A course of allergy shots is recommended for anyone who has had an anaphylactic reaction after an insect sting. The injections are typically given for five years. They dramatically reduce the person’s risk of another episode of anaphylaxis. […] People who have experienced an anaphylactic reaction should consider wearing a medical identification bracelet or similar medical identification tag.
  • #27 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics
    Insect stings — People with an allergy to a stinging insect (bees, yellowjackets, wasps, hornets, or fire ants) should avoid locations where these insects are seen and, if allergic to yellowjackets, should avoid drinking from open beverage containers outdoors. […] A course of allergy shots is recommended for anyone who has had an anaphylactic reaction after an insect sting. The injections are typically given for five years. They dramatically reduce the person’s risk of another episode of anaphylaxis. […] Medications — If you have an allergy to a medication, you should learn and record all the different names of that medication and the settings in which you are likely to encounter it. Ask your health care providers to note your allergy in your medical record, and consider a medical identification device.
  • #28 Anaphylaxis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis
    The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection into a muscle, intravenous fluids, then placing the person „in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow”. Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. Carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, commonly called an „epipen”, and identification regarding the condition is recommended in people with a history of anaphylaxis. Immediately contacting ambulance / EMT services is always strongly recommended, regardless of any on-site treatment. Getting to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible is absolutely required in all cases, even if it appears to be getting better. […] Avoidance of the trigger of anaphylaxis is recommended. In cases where this may not be possible, desensitization may be an option. Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms is effective at desensitizing 80-90% of adults and 98% of children against allergies to bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and fire ants. Oral immunotherapy may be effective at desensitizing some people to certain food including milk, eggs, nuts and peanuts; however, adverse effects are common. For example, many people develop an itchy throat, cough, or lip swelling during immunotherapy. Desensitization is also possible for many medications, however it is advised that most people simply avoid the agent in question. In those who react to latex it may be important to avoid cross-reactive foods such as avocados, bananas, and potatoes among others.
  • #29 Anaphylaxis Prevention: How to Avoid This Serious Allergic Reaction: Catherine Fuller, MD: Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Specialists
    https://www.drfullerallergy.com/blog/anaphylaxis-prevention-how-to-avoid-this-serious-allergic-reaction
    Practice with and carry an epinephrine auto-injector […] An epinephrine injector can save your life if you experience an anaphylactic reaction. […] If you feel the symptoms of anaphylaxis coming on, even if theyre mild, use your epinephrine. […] Educate those around you […] Any medical provider you work with should be aware of your allergies. So should your friends and family. […] If you have allergies to these insects, immunotherapy is 97% protective. If you have a history of anaphylaxis to these insect sting, reduce your risk for anaphylaxis with allergy testing, immunotherapy, and epinephrine prescriptions.
  • #30 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics
    Insect stings — People with an allergy to a stinging insect (bees, yellowjackets, wasps, hornets, or fire ants) should avoid locations where these insects are seen and, if allergic to yellowjackets, should avoid drinking from open beverage containers outdoors. […] A course of allergy shots is recommended for anyone who has had an anaphylactic reaction after an insect sting. The injections are typically given for five years. They dramatically reduce the person’s risk of another episode of anaphylaxis. […] Medications — If you have an allergy to a medication, you should learn and record all the different names of that medication and the settings in which you are likely to encounter it. Ask your health care providers to note your allergy in your medical record, and consider a medical identification device.
  • #31 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Anaphylaxis-Prevention.aspx
    Persons who have experienced anaphylaxis once are likely to suffer from it again when exposed to triggers. Several measures may be adopted to prevent anaphylaxis or treat them urgently. […] Some of the measures include:- Avoidance of triggers. While all triggers that cause anaphylaxis are impossible to avoid, some may be easily and safely be avoided. […] Basic steps include checking the labels of foods thoroughly before consumption, informing hosts or staff at a restaurant about the food allergy before preparation etc. […] Those allergic to certain medications can safely use alternatives. For example, those who are allergic to penicillins and their derivative drugs can safely be given other antibiotics. […] Before administration of penicillin a small test may be performed to check for allergy.
  • #32 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Anaphylaxis-Prevention.aspx
    Persons who are allergic to painkillers such as non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen can safely take paracetamol for example. […] Some persons might be severely allergic to contrast dyes and agents used for imaging studies. […] Persons who have had a previous episode of anaphylaxis are prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector. The auto-injector needs to be carried on person at all times. […] An emergency card or bracelet with full details of the allergy should also be carried on person at all times. This helps identification of a susceptible person and if needed administration of the adrenaline. […] Initial symptoms of anaphylaxis should be promptly treated to prevent worsening.
  • #33 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    The risk of anaphylaxis with exercise may occur within 46 hours of food and alcohol ingestion and within 24 hours after administration of NSAIDs. […] Avoidance of mammalian meat is recommended as well as availability of an epinephrine autoinjector. […] An epinephrine autoinjector should be carried at all times.
  • #34 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Anaphylaxis-Prevention.aspx
    Persons who are allergic to painkillers such as non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen can safely take paracetamol for example. […] Some persons might be severely allergic to contrast dyes and agents used for imaging studies. […] Persons who have had a previous episode of anaphylaxis are prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector. The auto-injector needs to be carried on person at all times. […] An emergency card or bracelet with full details of the allergy should also be carried on person at all times. This helps identification of a susceptible person and if needed administration of the adrenaline. […] Initial symptoms of anaphylaxis should be promptly treated to prevent worsening.
  • #35 Anaphylaxis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis
    The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection into a muscle, intravenous fluids, then placing the person „in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow”. Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. Carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, commonly called an „epipen”, and identification regarding the condition is recommended in people with a history of anaphylaxis. Immediately contacting ambulance / EMT services is always strongly recommended, regardless of any on-site treatment. Getting to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible is absolutely required in all cases, even if it appears to be getting better. […] Avoidance of the trigger of anaphylaxis is recommended. In cases where this may not be possible, desensitization may be an option. Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms is effective at desensitizing 80-90% of adults and 98% of children against allergies to bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and fire ants. Oral immunotherapy may be effective at desensitizing some people to certain food including milk, eggs, nuts and peanuts; however, adverse effects are common. For example, many people develop an itchy throat, cough, or lip swelling during immunotherapy. Desensitization is also possible for many medications, however it is advised that most people simply avoid the agent in question. In those who react to latex it may be important to avoid cross-reactive foods such as avocados, bananas, and potatoes among others.
  • #36 Anaphylaxis – Immunology; Allergic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/immunology-allergic-disorders/allergic-autoimmune-and-other-hypersensitivity-disorders/anaphylaxis
    Primary prevention of anaphylaxis is avoidance of known triggers. Desensitization is used for allergen triggers that cannot reliably be avoided (eg, insect stings). […] Patients with past anaphylactoid reactions to a radiopaque contrast agent should not be reexposed. When exposure is absolutely necessary, patients are given 3 doses of prednisone 50 mg orally every 6 hours, starting 18 hours before the procedure, and diphenhydramine 50 mg orally 1 hour before the procedure; however, evidence to support the efficacy of this approach is limited. […] Omalizumab can be used for prevention of type 1 allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) that may occur with accidental exposure to 1 or more foods in patients 1 year old with IgE-mediated food allergy. […] Patients with an anaphylactic reaction to insect stings, foods, or other known substances should wear an alert bracelet and carry a prefilled, self-injecting epinephrine syringe (containing 0.3 mg for adults and 0.15 mg for children) and oral antihistamines for prompt self-treatment after exposure. If a severe reaction occurs, patients should be advised to use these treatments as quickly as possible and then go to the emergency department. There, they can be closely monitored and treatment can be repeated or adjusted as needed.
  • #37 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Initial Emergency Department Interventions, Administration of Epinephrine
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/135065-treatment
    Prophylaxis for IgE-independent anaphylactic reactions to radiocontrast media involves prednisone (or hydrocortisone), diphenhydramine, and possibly ranitidine (or another H2 antihistamine), and/or the use of a different contrast agent. […] The only dietary consideration is the future avoidance of a suspect or culprit food.
  • #38 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. […] Education is an essential component of management of a patient with a previous history of anaphylaxis, emphasizing early use of epinephrine and providing a written action plan. […] Long-term preventive measures include the recognition and management of risk factors for anaphylaxis in general, as well as measures directed to the specific triggers in particular. […] Avoidance of the confirmed food trigger requires lifelong vigilance, including education on reading food labels, informing family and friends, and caution while eating in public establishments. […] In situations when the patient is receiving multiple medications simultaneously a detailed history is crucial. […] Patients with a history of insect sting hypersensitivity should be educated on avoidance of stings, carry an epinephrine autoinjector, and obtain a consultation with an allergist/immunologist in order to undergo specific serum IgE testing and skin testing to identify the culprit insects.
  • #39
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that occurs in conjunction with physical activity. […] Preventing exercise-induced anaphylaxis involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication use, and careful monitoring of physical symptoms before, during, and after exercise. […] Understanding your triggers is crucial in preventing anaphylactic episodes. […] Also, remember to always carry your emergency medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, when exercising. […] Lastly, monitoring physical symptoms during exercise is key. […] The prognosis for individuals with exercise-induced anaphylaxis is generally positive with appropriate management strategies. […] Most individuals can continue to engage in physical activities once they understand their triggers and have an effective prevention and treatment plan in place.
  • #40
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that occurs in conjunction with physical activity. […] Preventing exercise-induced anaphylaxis involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication use, and careful monitoring of physical symptoms before, during, and after exercise. […] Understanding your triggers is crucial in preventing anaphylactic episodes. […] Also, remember to always carry your emergency medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, when exercising. […] Lastly, monitoring physical symptoms during exercise is key. […] The prognosis for individuals with exercise-induced anaphylaxis is generally positive with appropriate management strategies. […] Most individuals can continue to engage in physical activities once they understand their triggers and have an effective prevention and treatment plan in place.
  • #41
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that occurs in conjunction with physical activity. […] Preventing exercise-induced anaphylaxis involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication use, and careful monitoring of physical symptoms before, during, and after exercise. […] Understanding your triggers is crucial in preventing anaphylactic episodes. […] Also, remember to always carry your emergency medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, when exercising. […] Lastly, monitoring physical symptoms during exercise is key. […] The prognosis for individuals with exercise-induced anaphylaxis is generally positive with appropriate management strategies. […] Most individuals can continue to engage in physical activities once they understand their triggers and have an effective prevention and treatment plan in place.
  • #42
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that occurs in conjunction with physical activity. […] Preventing exercise-induced anaphylaxis involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication use, and careful monitoring of physical symptoms before, during, and after exercise. […] Understanding your triggers is crucial in preventing anaphylactic episodes. […] Also, remember to always carry your emergency medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, when exercising. […] Lastly, monitoring physical symptoms during exercise is key. […] The prognosis for individuals with exercise-induced anaphylaxis is generally positive with appropriate management strategies. […] Most individuals can continue to engage in physical activities once they understand their triggers and have an effective prevention and treatment plan in place.
  • #43
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction that occurs in conjunction with physical activity. […] Preventing exercise-induced anaphylaxis involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication use, and careful monitoring of physical symptoms before, during, and after exercise. […] Understanding your triggers is crucial in preventing anaphylactic episodes. […] Also, remember to always carry your emergency medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, when exercising. […] Lastly, monitoring physical symptoms during exercise is key. […] The prognosis for individuals with exercise-induced anaphylaxis is generally positive with appropriate management strategies. […] Most individuals can continue to engage in physical activities once they understand their triggers and have an effective prevention and treatment plan in place.
  • #44 Best Preventive Measures for Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis – Chacko Allergy
    https://atlantaallergydoctor.com/blog/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis/
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. If not treated quickly, anaphylaxis may lead to respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and even death. […] You should identify and avoid known allergy triggers. Avoid exercising during peak allergy times or in high temperatures and humidity. Read food labels carefully to avoid potential food allergens. You should also ask your doctor about prescribing an epinephrine auto-injector. […] Anaphylaxis is life-threatening, but it is typically avoidable and treatable with quick action. The first step is to identify and avoid known allergy triggers. The second is to have an emergency plan in place in the event you should experience an anaphylactic reaction. […] Diagnosing allergies, allergic asthma, exercise-induced anaphylaxis and other conditions requires the help of an experienced allergist. […] Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is likely connected to a food allergy of some kind.
  • #45 Best Preventive Measures for Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis – Chacko Allergy
    https://atlantaallergydoctor.com/blog/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis/
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. If not treated quickly, anaphylaxis may lead to respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and even death. […] You should identify and avoid known allergy triggers. Avoid exercising during peak allergy times or in high temperatures and humidity. Read food labels carefully to avoid potential food allergens. You should also ask your doctor about prescribing an epinephrine auto-injector. […] Anaphylaxis is life-threatening, but it is typically avoidable and treatable with quick action. The first step is to identify and avoid known allergy triggers. The second is to have an emergency plan in place in the event you should experience an anaphylactic reaction. […] Diagnosing allergies, allergic asthma, exercise-induced anaphylaxis and other conditions requires the help of an experienced allergist. […] Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is likely connected to a food allergy of some kind.
  • #46 Best Preventive Measures for Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis – Chacko Allergy
    https://atlantaallergydoctor.com/blog/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis/
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. If not treated quickly, anaphylaxis may lead to respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and even death. […] You should identify and avoid known allergy triggers. Avoid exercising during peak allergy times or in high temperatures and humidity. Read food labels carefully to avoid potential food allergens. You should also ask your doctor about prescribing an epinephrine auto-injector. […] Anaphylaxis is life-threatening, but it is typically avoidable and treatable with quick action. The first step is to identify and avoid known allergy triggers. The second is to have an emergency plan in place in the event you should experience an anaphylactic reaction. […] Diagnosing allergies, allergic asthma, exercise-induced anaphylaxis and other conditions requires the help of an experienced allergist. […] Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is likely connected to a food allergy of some kind.
  • #47
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis?srsltid=AfmBOooUfaIazhf2xV33knkBbBSnY2UklTtaujysRybFCIyywvWDaP_h
    However, the unpredictable nature of exercise-induced anaphylaxis means vigilance is key. […] Patients can educate themselves about exercise-induced anaphylaxis by seeking information from reliable health and medical sources. […] It’s also crucial to have open communication with healthcare providers. […] Exercise-induced anaphylaxis can be managed by avoiding known triggers, such as certain foods or medications before exercise. […] Always carry emergency medication like an epinephrine auto-injector during workouts, and seek immediate medical help if anaphylaxis occurs. […] Exercise-induced anaphylaxis can’t be completely eliminated, but it can be managed.
  • #48 New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies – Northwestern Now
    https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2020/06/new-pill-could-prevent-anaphylaxis/
    For someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine study shows there might be a pill that can be taken proactively to prevent mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis, no matter the cause. […] This would be the first known treatment to prevent anaphylaxis other than avoiding the allergen. The findings could pave the way for future human clinical trials of such oral drugs to be used as a preventive treatment to avoid serious allergic reactions, said senior and corresponding author Dr. Bruce Bochner, the Samuel M. Feinberg Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. […] Imagine being able to take medication proactively to prevent a serious allergic reaction. […] Additionally, Bochner said people who are at high risk of allergic exposures to life-saving antibiotics or people about to undergo oral food desensitization (gradually eating foods to build up a threshold to an allergic reaction) could take the pill as a preventive measure. […] For now, Bochner said the drug would likely be used preventatively, not for emergencies, like an EpiPen, which injects epinephrine into someone experiencing an allergic reaction to reverse the symptoms.
  • #49 Anaphylaxis – Immunology; Allergic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/immunology-allergic-disorders/allergic-autoimmune-and-other-hypersensitivity-disorders/anaphylaxis
    Primary prevention of anaphylaxis is avoidance of known triggers. Desensitization is used for allergen triggers that cannot reliably be avoided (eg, insect stings). […] Patients with past anaphylactoid reactions to a radiopaque contrast agent should not be reexposed. When exposure is absolutely necessary, patients are given 3 doses of prednisone 50 mg orally every 6 hours, starting 18 hours before the procedure, and diphenhydramine 50 mg orally 1 hour before the procedure; however, evidence to support the efficacy of this approach is limited. […] Omalizumab can be used for prevention of type 1 allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) that may occur with accidental exposure to 1 or more foods in patients 1 year old with IgE-mediated food allergy. […] Patients with an anaphylactic reaction to insect stings, foods, or other known substances should wear an alert bracelet and carry a prefilled, self-injecting epinephrine syringe (containing 0.3 mg for adults and 0.15 mg for children) and oral antihistamines for prompt self-treatment after exposure. If a severe reaction occurs, patients should be advised to use these treatments as quickly as possible and then go to the emergency department. There, they can be closely monitored and treatment can be repeated or adjusted as needed.
  • #50 FDA Approves First Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods After Accidental Exposure | FDA
    https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-medication-help-reduce-allergic-reactions-multiple-foods-after-accidental
    Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xolair (omalizumab) injection for immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy in certain adults and children 1 year or older for the reduction of allergic reactions (Type I), including reducing the risk of anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to one or more foods. […] Xolair is not approved for the immediate emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. […] While it will not eliminate food allergies or allow patients to consume food allergens freely, its repeated use will help reduce the health impact if accidental exposure occurs. […] There is currently no cure for food allergy. Current treatment requires strict avoidance of the food(s) the patient is allergic to, and prompt administration of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis should accidental exposures occur.
  • #51 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Initial Emergency Department Interventions, Administration of Epinephrine
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/135065-treatment
    Avoidance is the only form of prevention for most inciting agents. […] Insect sting anaphylaxis can be prevented with allergen immunotherapy, which is highly effective. This recommendation is supported by updated reports of the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters. […] Anti-IgE may be a good prophylactic agent for severe food allergy, but the one study published to date was with TNX-901, which is not being marketed. […] Patients at risk for recurrent anaphylaxis should consider wearing a MedicAlert bracelet. […] They should also avoid the use of beta-blockers if at all possible since this class of medication may not only increase the risk of anaphylaxis, but also block the effects of epinephrine. […] Patients at risk for recurrent anaphylaxis might benefit from a written action plan.
  • #52 Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis – Prevention – What To Do To Protect Against Food Allergies | FAACT
    https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis/prevention/what-to-do-to-protect-against-food-allergies/
    Early Introduction: Dont wait to introduce potential allergens in an infants diet. Think of introducing common allergens like egg or fish or wheat or peanut into the diet early as you introduce fruits and vegetables and cereals. In fact, both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology have released statements supporting that highly allergenic foods may be introduced between 4 and 6 months of age. […] Diverse Diet: Feed diverse foods, including common allergens like peanuts. The 9 food groups are responsible for over 90% of food allergies are milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans and sesame. […] Routine Feeding: Feed potential allergens multiple times per week through infancy and early childhood. The LEAP and EAT studies, in particular, demonstrated that feeding must be sustained over time in order to decrease food allergy development risk. […] With these steps – early introduction, diverse diet, routine feeding and great skin care, we have the potential to help protect the next generation from ever developing a food allergy in the first place.
  • #53 Anaphylaxis Medication: Adrenergic Agonists, Antihistamines, H2 Receptor Antagonists, Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids, Positive Inotropic Agents, Vasopressors
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/135065-medication
    Epinephrine is the drug of choice for life-threatening reactions. […] Corticosteroids are potentially effective in preventing biphasic (ie, recurrent) reactions. […] H2 -blocking antihistamines theoretically are attractive agents for dermal and gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations, but evidence supporting their clinical effectiveness is less than that for H1 -blocking agents. […] Some evidence suggests that combining H1 and H2 blockers may be more effective than H1 blockers alone. […] Methylprednisolone may help prevent late-phase allergic reactions (biphasic anaphylaxis). […] The use of epinephrine and H1 antihistamines has a higher priority. […] It is unclear whether corticosteroids administered systemically during the initial phase of anaphylaxis can weaken or prevent late-phase reactions. […] Anaphylaxis management plans for the acute and long-term management of anaphylaxis: a systematic review. […] Action plans for the long-term management of anaphylaxis: systematic review of effectiveness.
  • #54 Anaphylaxis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis
    The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection into a muscle, intravenous fluids, then placing the person „in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow”. Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. Carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, commonly called an „epipen”, and identification regarding the condition is recommended in people with a history of anaphylaxis. Immediately contacting ambulance / EMT services is always strongly recommended, regardless of any on-site treatment. Getting to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible is absolutely required in all cases, even if it appears to be getting better. […] Avoidance of the trigger of anaphylaxis is recommended. In cases where this may not be possible, desensitization may be an option. Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms is effective at desensitizing 80-90% of adults and 98% of children against allergies to bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and fire ants. Oral immunotherapy may be effective at desensitizing some people to certain food including milk, eggs, nuts and peanuts; however, adverse effects are common. For example, many people develop an itchy throat, cough, or lip swelling during immunotherapy. Desensitization is also possible for many medications, however it is advised that most people simply avoid the agent in question. In those who react to latex it may be important to avoid cross-reactive foods such as avocados, bananas, and potatoes among others.
  • #55 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Anaphylaxis-Prevention.aspx
    Persons who are allergic to painkillers such as non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen can safely take paracetamol for example. […] Some persons might be severely allergic to contrast dyes and agents used for imaging studies. […] Persons who have had a previous episode of anaphylaxis are prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector. The auto-injector needs to be carried on person at all times. […] An emergency card or bracelet with full details of the allergy should also be carried on person at all times. This helps identification of a susceptible person and if needed administration of the adrenaline. […] Initial symptoms of anaphylaxis should be promptly treated to prevent worsening.
  • #56 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, allergic reaction. Symptoms usually involve more than one part of the body such as the skin or mouth, the lungs, the heart and the gut. […] Anaphylaxis must be treated immediately to provide to prevent serious life-threatening complications. Epinephrine is the most important treatment available. This involves prompt injection of epinephrine and a trip to the hospital emergency room. Seek emergency medical treatment immediately even if you start to feel better because symptoms can reoccur. Other treatments may be needed in addition to the epinephrine. […] The best way to manage an anaphylactic shock episode is to avoid allergens that trigger allergic reactions and always be prepared for an emergency by carrying epinephrine autoinjectors (adrenaline). Talk to your healthcare provider on how to use the epinephrine autoinjector. The single dose is injected into the thigh during an anaphylactic emergency.
  • #57
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergies-asthma/Pages/Create-an-Allergy-and-Anaphylaxis-Emergency-Plan.aspx
    In an effort to appropriately treat anaphylaxisa potentially life-threating, severe allergic reactionthe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed the clinical report, Guidance on Completing a Written Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. […] The AAP plan emphasizes the important role of epinephrine and de-emphasizes the role of antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl). […] The AAP report also includes more evidence for why epinephrine is so important and safe and that delaying the use of epinephrine and relying on antihistamines is a bad idea! […] Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis because it works quickly by delivering a dose of medicine directly into a child’s muscle. […] Delays in giving epinephrine for anaphylaxis can increase the risk of death, long hospitalization, and a second anaphylactic reaction called a biphasic reaction. […] Anyone caring for a child with an allergy that can be life-threatening must know how to recognize anaphylaxis and know when and how to give the lifesaving treatment for severe allergic reactions. […] Err on the side of caution and give if any doubt.
  • #58 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    3. Carry Two Epinephrine Auto-Injectors […] Even if you’re going somewhere without known allergens, always carry two epinephrine auto-injectors. EpiPens should be accessible at all times in the event of an anaphylactic reaction. Educate friends, family members, and coworkers on how to use an epinephrine injector. This can be especially crucial as anaphylactic shock can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. […] 4. Wear Medical Identification […] A medical alert bracelet provides essential information about those with diabetes, severe allergies, or chronic health conditions in an emergency. This can offer information about your allergies to foods, latex, medications, and insect bites. In the case of anaphylaxis, this provides first responders and bystanders with the necessary information on how to help.
  • #59 Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/0915/p355.html
    Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening systemic reaction, normally occurring within one to two hours of exposure to an allergen. […] Following an anaphylactic reaction, management should focus on developing an emergency action plan, referral to an allergist, and patient education on avoidance of triggers and appropriate use of an epinephrine auto-injector. […] All patients at risk of anaphylaxis should be provided with an action plan instructing them on how to manage an episode of anaphylaxis, including the proper administration of epinephrine. […] Epinephrine auto-injectors are safe when used correctly. Guidelines recommend that all patients diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction be prescribed an auto-injector. […] Preventive measures to decrease the risk of repeat episodes of anaphylaxis are listed in eTable A.
  • #60 Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/0915/p355.html
    Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening systemic reaction, normally occurring within one to two hours of exposure to an allergen. […] Following an anaphylactic reaction, management should focus on developing an emergency action plan, referral to an allergist, and patient education on avoidance of triggers and appropriate use of an epinephrine auto-injector. […] All patients at risk of anaphylaxis should be provided with an action plan instructing them on how to manage an episode of anaphylaxis, including the proper administration of epinephrine. […] Epinephrine auto-injectors are safe when used correctly. Guidelines recommend that all patients diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction be prescribed an auto-injector. […] Preventive measures to decrease the risk of repeat episodes of anaphylaxis are listed in eTable A.
  • #61 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Complete an Anaphylaxis Action Plan to keep at work, school, camp, or other places. Have your allergist help you create the plan. Discuss any medications you are allergic to and what symptoms you had when you took them. Some common medicines like beta-blockers can worsen anaphylaxis. […] Avoid allergens if you have a drug allergy, be familiar with generic names and brand names of medicines that could cause a severe allergic reaction. Be aware of ingredients in a combination product and be watchful for any medicines that might cause a cross-reaction. Read drug information labels carefully. […] For those with a food allergy, check ingredients on food labels. Wash hands and use clean surfaces and utensils for food preparation. Be proactive when dining out asking ahead of time how food is prepared to avoid cross-contamination.
  • #62 Anaphylaxis | Korey Stringer Institute
    https://koreystringer.institute.uconn.edu/anaphylaxis/
    An established anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan (EAP): […] Understand of the importance of epinephrine auto injectors […] Epi-pens should be carried at all times by those with a known life-threatening allergy […] Those at risk for anaphylaxis should wear or hold medical identification.
  • #63 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. […] Education is an essential component of management of a patient with a previous history of anaphylaxis, emphasizing early use of epinephrine and providing a written action plan. […] Long-term preventive measures include the recognition and management of risk factors for anaphylaxis in general, as well as measures directed to the specific triggers in particular. […] Avoidance of the confirmed food trigger requires lifelong vigilance, including education on reading food labels, informing family and friends, and caution while eating in public establishments. […] In situations when the patient is receiving multiple medications simultaneously a detailed history is crucial. […] Patients with a history of insect sting hypersensitivity should be educated on avoidance of stings, carry an epinephrine autoinjector, and obtain a consultation with an allergist/immunologist in order to undergo specific serum IgE testing and skin testing to identify the culprit insects.
  • #64 Anaphylaxis | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anaphylaxis
    If you have an insect allergy, always be aware of environments that may increase the risk of insect sting or bite, and do what you can to minimise exposure. […] Complete the free, online ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training for first aid (community). […] Tell people about your allergy: Let your workplace know about your allergy, and make a few work colleagues aware of where your emergency medication is kept, and how to administer it to you. […] If you are finding your food allergy difficult to manage, or if you have multiple food allergies, consider making an appointment with a specialised food allergy dietitian. […] Work with your child’s school or childcare setting to implement a management plan to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
  • #65 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies […] Management and prevention of anaphylaxis are crucial for individuals at risk of common allergens. Avoiding known allergens, whether food allergens or latex allergies, can be challenging when it comes to accidental exposure. The potential of unintentional exposure to common allergens highlights the importance of being prepared with prevention strategies and treatments. […] 1. Read Labels Carefully […] Always carefully check food and medication labels for any allergens. Always double-check the ingredients, whether purchasing food items from the store or ordering at a restaurant. Even allergen-friendly restaurants or food items can contain traces of common food allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. […] 2. Inform Others […] Be sure to inform family members, friends, coworkers, and employers of your allergies. If you’re ordering from a restaurant or cafe, inform them of your life-threatening allergies to prevent cross-contamination. Even small traces of food allergens can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Informing others of your allergens can alert them not to use latex materials or certain food ingredients when you’re present. Close friends and family members must recognize the early signs of anaphylaxis to administer immediate treatment and alert emergency services.
  • #66 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies […] Management and prevention of anaphylaxis are crucial for individuals at risk of common allergens. Avoiding known allergens, whether food allergens or latex allergies, can be challenging when it comes to accidental exposure. The potential of unintentional exposure to common allergens highlights the importance of being prepared with prevention strategies and treatments. […] 1. Read Labels Carefully […] Always carefully check food and medication labels for any allergens. Always double-check the ingredients, whether purchasing food items from the store or ordering at a restaurant. Even allergen-friendly restaurants or food items can contain traces of common food allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. […] 2. Inform Others […] Be sure to inform family members, friends, coworkers, and employers of your allergies. If you’re ordering from a restaurant or cafe, inform them of your life-threatening allergies to prevent cross-contamination. Even small traces of food allergens can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Informing others of your allergens can alert them not to use latex materials or certain food ingredients when you’re present. Close friends and family members must recognize the early signs of anaphylaxis to administer immediate treatment and alert emergency services.
  • #67 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies […] Management and prevention of anaphylaxis are crucial for individuals at risk of common allergens. Avoiding known allergens, whether food allergens or latex allergies, can be challenging when it comes to accidental exposure. The potential of unintentional exposure to common allergens highlights the importance of being prepared with prevention strategies and treatments. […] 1. Read Labels Carefully […] Always carefully check food and medication labels for any allergens. Always double-check the ingredients, whether purchasing food items from the store or ordering at a restaurant. Even allergen-friendly restaurants or food items can contain traces of common food allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. […] 2. Inform Others […] Be sure to inform family members, friends, coworkers, and employers of your allergies. If you’re ordering from a restaurant or cafe, inform them of your life-threatening allergies to prevent cross-contamination. Even small traces of food allergens can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Informing others of your allergens can alert them not to use latex materials or certain food ingredients when you’re present. Close friends and family members must recognize the early signs of anaphylaxis to administer immediate treatment and alert emergency services.
  • #68 Patient education: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention of recurrences (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anaphylaxis-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrences-beyond-the-basics/print
    A course of allergy shots is recommended for anyone who has had an anaphylactic reaction after an insect sting. The injections are typically given for five years. They dramatically reduce the person’s risk of another episode of anaphylaxis. […] People who have experienced an anaphylactic reaction should consider wearing a medical identification bracelet or similar medical identification tag.
  • #69 Anaphylaxis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anaphylaxis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351468
    Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. […] The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is to stay away from substances that cause this severe reaction. […] Wear a medical alert necklace or bracelet to indicate you have an allergy to specific drugs or other substances. […] Keep an emergency kit with prescribed medications available at all times. Your provider can advise you on the contents. If you have an epinephrine autoinjector, check the expiration date and be sure to refill the prescription before it expires. […] Be sure to alert all your providers to medication reactions you’ve had. […] If you’re allergic to stinging insects, use caution around them. […] If you have food allergies, carefully read the labels of all the foods you buy and eat. […] When eating out, ask how each dish is prepared, and find out what ingredients it contains. Even small amounts of food you’re allergic to can cause a serious reaction. […] Even if you’re careful, at some point you’ll likely be exposed to what you’re allergic to. Fortunately, you can respond quickly and effectively to an allergy emergency by knowing the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction and having a plan to quickly treat those symptoms.
  • #70 Unmasking the Silent Threat: Anaphylaxis Awareness and Prevention – KeepSmilin4Abbie
    https://keepsmilin4abbie.org/unmasking-the-silent-threat-anaphylaxis-awareness-and-prevention/
    3. Carry Two Epinephrine Auto-Injectors […] Even if you’re going somewhere without known allergens, always carry two epinephrine auto-injectors. EpiPens should be accessible at all times in the event of an anaphylactic reaction. Educate friends, family members, and coworkers on how to use an epinephrine injector. This can be especially crucial as anaphylactic shock can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. […] 4. Wear Medical Identification […] A medical alert bracelet provides essential information about those with diabetes, severe allergies, or chronic health conditions in an emergency. This can offer information about your allergies to foods, latex, medications, and insect bites. In the case of anaphylaxis, this provides first responders and bystanders with the necessary information on how to help.
  • #71 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program | BPS101
    https://www.bps101.net/policy/s7/p7285/
    School attendance may increase a student’s risk of exposure to allergens that could trigger anaphylaxis. Students at risk for anaphylaxis benefit from a School Board policy that coordinates a planned response in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic allergic reaction from exposure to allergens that is rapid in onset and can cause death. Common allergens include animal dander, fish, latex, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, insect venom, medications, peanuts, soy, and wheat. A severe allergic reaction usually occurs quickly; death has been reported to occur within minutes. An anaphylactic reaction can also occur up to one to two hours after exposure to the allergen. […] While it is not possible for the District to completely eliminate the risks of an anaphylactic emergency when a student is at school, an Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program using a cooperative effort among students’ families, staff members, students, health care providers, emergency medical services, and the community helps the District reduce these risks and provide accommodations and proper treatment for anaphylactic reactions.
  • #72 Best practice guidelines for anaphylaxis prevention and management in Schools – Allergy Aware
    https://allergyaware.org.au/schools/best-practice-guidelines-schools
    The National Allergy Council Best Practice Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Prevention and Management in Schools (the Best Practice Guidelines) are based on the current evidence and best practice. […] The Best Practice Guidelines aim to provide best practice guidance and support through the provision of sample documents and templates, to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis in schools, while supporting students to participate in the full range of school life. […] The Best Practice Guidelines help prevent and manage anaphylaxis in students, however, schools should also have strategies in place for staff, volunteers and visitors with allergies.
  • #73 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    School-based health centers can be an excellent resource for diagnosis, education, treatment, and care coordination. See the American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on this topic for more information about coordination between school-based health centers, primary care, and school health services. […] Identify and monitor students with life-threatening allergies […] Notify teachers and other appropriate school personnel of students with life-threatening allergies and provide training on how to recognize and respond to allergic reactions and signs of anaphylaxis (for resources, see education/training section) […] Ensure that students with life-threatening allergies have a current emergency plan on file. Start with students at highest risk for anaphylaxis […] Maintain written emergency protocols with clear communication procedures and responsibilities
  • #74 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    Train all staff on how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis (see educate/train staff), including in students with no prior history […] Assure immediate access to epinephrine, including during field trips and school-sponsored activities (see manage medications) […] Develop and maintain written policies and protocols for anaphylactic reactions within your district. Policies and protocols provide guidance for staff and communicate expectations for all stakeholders […] Ensure that policies and protocols adhere to national and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts […] Support self-carry of epinephrine auto-injectors for students who are able to self-administer […] Maintain documentation of medications stored, medications administered, medication errors, and medication authorizations […] Define staff roles. At a minimum, all staff should receive basic information about anaphylaxis and how to identify and respond to emergencies […] Create a positive social climate that fosters acceptance, inclusion, and full participation for all students.
  • #75 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    Train all staff on how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis (see educate/train staff), including in students with no prior history […] Assure immediate access to epinephrine, including during field trips and school-sponsored activities (see manage medications) […] Develop and maintain written policies and protocols for anaphylactic reactions within your district. Policies and protocols provide guidance for staff and communicate expectations for all stakeholders […] Ensure that policies and protocols adhere to national and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts […] Support self-carry of epinephrine auto-injectors for students who are able to self-administer […] Maintain documentation of medications stored, medications administered, medication errors, and medication authorizations […] Define staff roles. At a minimum, all staff should receive basic information about anaphylaxis and how to identify and respond to emergencies […] Create a positive social climate that fosters acceptance, inclusion, and full participation for all students.
  • #76 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    Train all staff on how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis (see educate/train staff), including in students with no prior history […] Assure immediate access to epinephrine, including during field trips and school-sponsored activities (see manage medications) […] Develop and maintain written policies and protocols for anaphylactic reactions within your district. Policies and protocols provide guidance for staff and communicate expectations for all stakeholders […] Ensure that policies and protocols adhere to national and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts […] Support self-carry of epinephrine auto-injectors for students who are able to self-administer […] Maintain documentation of medications stored, medications administered, medication errors, and medication authorizations […] Define staff roles. At a minimum, all staff should receive basic information about anaphylaxis and how to identify and respond to emergencies […] Create a positive social climate that fosters acceptance, inclusion, and full participation for all students.
  • #77 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    Train all staff on how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis (see educate/train staff), including in students with no prior history […] Assure immediate access to epinephrine, including during field trips and school-sponsored activities (see manage medications) […] Develop and maintain written policies and protocols for anaphylactic reactions within your district. Policies and protocols provide guidance for staff and communicate expectations for all stakeholders […] Ensure that policies and protocols adhere to national and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts […] Support self-carry of epinephrine auto-injectors for students who are able to self-administer […] Maintain documentation of medications stored, medications administered, medication errors, and medication authorizations […] Define staff roles. At a minimum, all staff should receive basic information about anaphylaxis and how to identify and respond to emergencies […] Create a positive social climate that fosters acceptance, inclusion, and full participation for all students.
  • #78 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools
    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/management-of-chronic-conditions-in-schools/allergy-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOor_rgyE4HYmIctO3iXjY0sso3oZIQGE-Uz4xtBA4_vl4cZ1oijN
    Train all staff on how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis (see educate/train staff), including in students with no prior history […] Assure immediate access to epinephrine, including during field trips and school-sponsored activities (see manage medications) […] Develop and maintain written policies and protocols for anaphylactic reactions within your district. Policies and protocols provide guidance for staff and communicate expectations for all stakeholders […] Ensure that policies and protocols adhere to national and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts […] Support self-carry of epinephrine auto-injectors for students who are able to self-administer […] Maintain documentation of medications stored, medications administered, medication errors, and medication authorizations […] Define staff roles. At a minimum, all staff should receive basic information about anaphylaxis and how to identify and respond to emergencies […] Create a positive social climate that fosters acceptance, inclusion, and full participation for all students.
  • #79 Anaphylaxis – Its Prevention, Recognition and Response in Child Day Care Programs
    https://health.ny.gov/diseases/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    Every child day care center (DCC), group family day care (GFDC), family day care (FDC) school-age child care (SACC), and small day care center (SDCC) must have a comprehensive Health Care Plan that includes the prevention of allergic reactions and the recognition of and prompt response to anaphylaxis- a multi-system allergic reaction. […] It is essential that child day care programs have detailed plans for avoiding accidental exposure to allergens for children with identified allergies and recognizing and treating allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in all children. […] The first line drug of choice for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions to foods, insect stings or bites, drugs or other allergens is an Epinephrine Auto-Injector. With proper training, any childcare staff member can administer this life-saving medication in an emergency when anaphylactic symptoms appear, pursuant to the program’s Health Care Plan.
  • #80 Anaphylaxis – Its Prevention, Recognition and Response in Child Day Care Programs
    https://health.ny.gov/diseases/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    Topics include: Develop A Plan to Reduce Risk and Manage Reactions for Individual Children, Provide Training On Allergies and Anaphylaxis for Child Day Care Programs, Reduce the Risk of Exposure to Allergens, Respond to Allergy Emergencies, Communicate With Family Members, Staff, Volunteers and Children About Allergies.
  • #81 Management and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4754021/
    Anaphylaxis prevalence has increased within the last few years. […] Education is an essential component of management of a patient with a previous history of anaphylaxis, emphasizing early use of epinephrine and providing a written action plan. […] Long-term preventive measures include the recognition and management of risk factors for anaphylaxis in general, as well as measures directed to the specific triggers in particular. […] Avoidance of the confirmed food trigger requires lifelong vigilance, including education on reading food labels, informing family and friends, and caution while eating in public establishments. […] In situations when the patient is receiving multiple medications simultaneously a detailed history is crucial. […] Patients with a history of insect sting hypersensitivity should be educated on avoidance of stings, carry an epinephrine autoinjector, and obtain a consultation with an allergist/immunologist in order to undergo specific serum IgE testing and skin testing to identify the culprit insects.
  • #82 Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8619-anaphylaxis
    You cant prevent anaphylaxis, but certain steps can minimize your risk of accidental exposure to an allergen. […] If you have severe allergies, make sure you carry an epinephrine injection wherever you go. You should know what triggers your allergies and let your friends and family members know where you keep your injection. […] Allergists may be able to use venom immunotherapy to treat people with allergies to insect stings. […] This newer therapy can decrease food sensitivities in people with severe allergies. An allergist with special expertise in food desensitization performs oral immunotherapy. The provider starts by giving you a small dose of the allergen, then slowly increases it over a period of several months. Food oral immunotherapy doesnt cure food allergies, but it can decrease the occurrence or severity of accidental ingestion of foods that cause anaphylaxis. People who have oral immunotherapy should still carry their epinephrine injector with them.
  • #83 Tips for Allergic Reaction Prevention | Stop Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/anaphylaxis/prevention
    There are a few ways to help prevent anaphylaxis. […] To prevent anaphylaxis, it is important to avoid the allergen that causes the reaction. […] For many people, allergy shots can help lower the risk of anaphylaxis and decrease the severity of reactions. […] People with a history of severe reactions to medicines should take a new medication orally (by mouth) whenever possible because the risk of anaphylaxis is higher with an injection. […] In this case, your allergist/immunologist may perform a procedure called desensitization.
  • #84 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #85 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #86 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #87 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #88 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #89 Anaphylaxis
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/
    There are some things you can do to help prevent anaphylaxis or prepare for if it happens. […] avoid the food, medicine or thing that you’re allergic to for example, if you have a food allergy, check food labels carefully and tell staff at restaurants and cafes about your allergy […] carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors with you at all times […] check your adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates regularly and get new ones before they expire […] practise how to use your adrenaline auto-injector by using a trainer injector (an injector that has no needle or medicine in it) you can order one online from the company that makes your injector […] teach friends, family, colleagues or carers how and when to use your adrenaline auto-injector […] use your adrenaline auto-injector if you think you may have anaphylaxis, even if your symptoms are mild […] wear medical alert jewellery such as a bracelet with information about your allergy this tells other people about your allergy in case of an emergency.
  • #90 Anaphylaxis Prevention in Burnham & State College, PA | Allergy & Asthma Specialist | Allergist
    https://www.allergyv.com/anaphylaxis
    Preventing anaphylaxis involves identifying and avoiding known triggers, carrying an epinephrine auto-injector, and receiving guidance and education from allergists or immunologists for effective management.
  • #91 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, allergic reaction. Symptoms usually involve more than one part of the body such as the skin or mouth, the lungs, the heart and the gut. […] Anaphylaxis must be treated immediately to provide to prevent serious life-threatening complications. Epinephrine is the most important treatment available. This involves prompt injection of epinephrine and a trip to the hospital emergency room. Seek emergency medical treatment immediately even if you start to feel better because symptoms can reoccur. Other treatments may be needed in addition to the epinephrine. […] The best way to manage an anaphylactic shock episode is to avoid allergens that trigger allergic reactions and always be prepared for an emergency by carrying epinephrine autoinjectors (adrenaline). Talk to your healthcare provider on how to use the epinephrine autoinjector. The single dose is injected into the thigh during an anaphylactic emergency.
  • #92 Anaphylaxis Treatment & Prevention | OAAC
    https://oklahomaallergy.com/services/anaphylaxis/
    Carry the epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times. This can be life-saving if you experience anaphylaxis. If you think you are having an anaphylactic reaction, use your epinephrine auto-injector, and call 911 immediately to be taken to the nearest emergency department for evaluation, monitoring, and any further treatment by healthcare professionals.