Doctors prescribe EpiPen (epinephrine injection) to treat anaphylaxis from any cause, including food and medication allergies. Use EpiPen as soon as symptoms start or just after exposure to a known ...

• Anaphylaxis following ingestion of red meat is rare but, if present, may be related to a prior tick bite due to alpha-gal allergy. • Prompt epinephrine injection continues to be an essential ...

Angioedema and anaphylaxis are two different conditions, but they share many of the same triggers and symptoms. Angioedema is swelling in the tissues underneath the skin. It’s marked by sudden changes ...

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. Foods, insect bites, and other factors can cause it. Symptoms include swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing. These can progress quickly to become ...

Proper management in the health care setting begins with an appropriate diagnosis of food allergy so that the patient can be instructed on specifically which foods can trigger allergic symptoms. Once ...