"Epinephrine in appropriate doses is safe, and there are no absolute contraindications for its use in treating anaphylaxis," according to a consensus statement prepared by an expert panel of emergency ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Legislation that would help put lifesaving medicine in the hands of school personnel and help protect millions of children in the U.S. with potentially life-threatening ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) introduced the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (S.1884), legislation championed by the Food Allergy & ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The consensus aims to rectify discrepancies between prior statements. The report was drafted to be understood by ...

Established in 1991, FAAN raises public awareness, provides advocacy and education, and advances research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Anaphylaxis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in children, but researchers at a busy tertiary care ...

A study of more than 700,000 CT scans with iodinated contrast found an overall anaphylaxis incidence of 0.02%. Of these cases, 10% required three or more doses of epinephrine or initiation of IV ...

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can quickly become life threatening. It can affect breathing, digestion, and circulation within seconds of exposure. Symptoms can include wheezing, chest ...

Anaphylaxis can cause severe itching, difficulty breathing, fainting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms usually begin about 30 minutes after coming into contact with an allergy trigger. First, call ...