Tag Archives: anaphylaxis

New Device May Give Epi-Pen Some Competition

Epi-Pen is a device that is used when a child or adult experiences anaphylaxis after encountering something that he or she is extremely allergic to. It is about the size of a large magic marker. Two brothers, who have food allergies, have created a device that could be competition for the makers of the Epi-Pen. An Epi-Pen is a device that can be used to auto-inject a specific amount of epinephrine into a person who is having a severe allergic reaction to something, and who is experiencing anaphylaxis as a result. Left untreated, a person could die from anaphylaxis in … Continue reading →

Allergy Emergencies

The Be S.A.F.E. campaign is here to help raise awareness about severe allergic reactions and help prevent needless death across the country. If you or someone you know has problems with severe allergic reactions to foods, insect stings, or medications, you should know about anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can affect many parts of the body at once. Among the most common causes are food allergies, insect stings, reactions to medications, and latex allergies. Symptoms may include hives; itchiness and redness on the skin, lips, or eyelids; tongue and throat swelling; nausea and cramping; vomiting and diarrhea; … Continue reading →