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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. The most common causes are reactions to foods (especially peanuts), medications, and stinging insects. Other causes include exercise and exposure to latex. Sometimes no cause can be found.

It can affect many organs:

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  1. Anaphylaxis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. ...
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  2. Anaphylaxis 
    Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction . ... Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen . An ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000844.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Allergic reactions 
    ... The most severe form is called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. Allergic reactions occur more often in people who ... very rare cases, reactions develop after 24 hours. Anaphylaxis is a sudden and severe allergic reaction that ...
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  4. Anaphylaxis in Infants and Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    Shock/Children ... Shock ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... anaphylaxis~ anaphylactic reaction~ severe allergic reaction~ treatment~ epipen~ twinject~ causes~ symptoms~ ...
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  5. Allergy Skin Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... nose to a life-threatening condition known as anaphylactic shock . There are four main types of overreactions, known ... because food allergies are more likely to cause anaphylactic shock. Why do I need an allergy skin test? ...
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  6. Allergy Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... to asthma or a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock . Other names: IgE allergy test, Quantitative IgE, Immunoglobulin ... symptoms are. If you're at risk for anaphylactic shock, you'll need to be very careful to ...
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  7. Anaphylaxis (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)  
    ... in allergy and immunology, provide an overview of anaphylaxis. ... anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, causes of anaphylaxis, allergist, immunologist, allergen, auto-injectable epinephrine,
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  8. Anaphylaxis (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)  
    An overview of anaphylaxis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management written and reviewed by the leading experts in allergy, asthma and immunology.
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  9. Food Allergy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cases it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of food allergy include: Itching or swelling ...
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  10. Latex Allergy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cases you could have a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Your doctor may use a physical exam and ...
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