ABC News OnCall+ Allergy June 10, 2008
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Below is the link to ABC’s special section on allergies where you can find answers to some of your allergy questions from allergists and immunologists.
Section 1 talks gives you and overview of allergies.
Section 2 talks about Seasonal Allergies and Sinusitis.
Section 3 talks about Food Allergies.
Section 4 talks about Drug Allergies.
Section 5 talks about other allergies such as skin reactions and bug bite/sting reactions.
These sections are followed by a common allergy questions and answers section.
For more information visit: http://www.abcnews.go.com/health/allergies
Magazine for Those With Food Allergies May 22, 2008
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About 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. I am one of them. Like many of you searching for news about the condition or information on certain food allergies, I also have searched the Internet time and again for such information. The Internet is a great resource but there are those of us who also like to hear about our condition by another means such as say a magazine. I have found one such magazine, Allergic Living, that caters its information to those with food allergies, environmental allergies, and asthma.
The magazine may be Canadian based, but food allergies do not adhere to nationality, or ethnicity. Regardless of where the information comes from, the information is useful to all of us with this life-altering condition. The magazine has been helpful to me. Reading other people’s stories in how they handle food allergies and asthma helps me to put my life into perspective and to realize I am not alone in this fight. The magazine not only includes people’s stories, but also includes informational articles on the latest allergy and asthma related news.
To learn more about Allergic Living visit the magazine’s website at: http://www.allergicliving.com/
Anaphylaxis – FAQ’s April 28, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
What are the common causes of anaphylaxis?
Common causes of anaphylaxis include:
- Food
- Medication
- Insect stings
- Latex
Food allergy is believed to be the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting, causing an estimated 30,000 emergency department visits each year in the U.S.
Less common causes include:
- Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (occurs when a person eats a specific food and exercises within three to four hours after eating)
- Idiopathic anaphylaxis (anaphylaxis with no apparent cause)
More information about these triggers can be found on our Common Causes of Anaphylaxis and Less Common Causes of Anaphylaxis page.
Who is at risk for having an anaphylactic reaction?
Anyone with a previous history of anaphylactic reactions is at risk for having another severe reaction. Also at risk are those with a personal or family history of allergic conditions, such as asthma, eczema, or hayfever.
Individuals who have asthma in addition to food allergies may be at increased risk for having a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to food.
A recent study showed that teens with food allergy and asthma appear to be at the highest risk for a reaction, because they are more likely to dine away from home, are less likely to carry medications, and may ignore or not recognize symptoms.
How can I determine if I’ve had anaphylaxis?Anaphylaxis is highly likely to occur when any ONE of the following happens within minutes to hours after ingestion of the food allergen: 1. A person has skin symptoms or swollen lips and either :
2. A person was exposed to a suspected allergen, and two or more of the following occur:
3. A person was exposed to a known allergen, and experiences:
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What are the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?
An anaphylactic reaction may begin with a tingling sensation, itching, or a metallic taste in the mouth. Other symptoms can include hives, a sensation of warmth, wheezing or other difficulty breathing, coughing, swelling of the mouth and throat area, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, a drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. These symptoms may begin within several minutes to two hours after exposure to the allergen, but life-threatening reactions may get worse over a period of several hours.
In some reactions, the symptoms go away, only to return two to three hours later. This is called a “biphasic reaction.” Often these second-phase symptoms occur in the respiratory tract and may be more severe than the first-phase symptoms. Studies suggest that biphasic reactions occur in about 20 percent of anaphylactic reactions.
See what happens inside the body during a food-allergic reaction.
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This information is used with permission by The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (C) 2008.
The original home of this article can be found at: http://www.foodallergy.org/anaphylaxis/index.html
JI Soucie