Allergic Reactions
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Anaphylaxis
Science project by a nine-year old. Answers common questions, reviews causes and treatment, and presents adjustments and precautions made by families.
Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
Medfacts: Anaphylaxis
Reviews symptoms, triggers, treatment, and prevention. [National Jewish Medical and Research Center]
Allergic Reaction: Severe
Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction
Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions
A technical article by Malcolm T. Sanford, professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms
Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.