When anaphylactic shock--or a severe allergic reaction-- begins, officials say time is of the essence.Previously, there would ...

Some people have an allergic reaction to chemotherapy. Allergic reactions can range from mild skin irritation to life threatening anaphylaxis. To avoid this, your care team will monitor you during and ...

Kim came to the emergency department via ambulance with complaints of passing out and an allergic reaction. She had been at a restaurant having dinner with friends when she started feeling unwell. She ...

New guidelines help non-medics correctly identify acute allergic reactions requiring epinephrine administration ...

Perioperative allergic reactions and anaphylaxis represent severe, potentially life‐threatening complications that can arise during anaesthesia and surgery. Such reactions are often triggered by a ...

Michael Chiarello died in Napa, Calif. on Saturday, according to a statement from his family Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Chef Michael Chiarello died following an acute allergic reaction which led to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Peanuts, shellfish and tree nuts were the most common food triggers in anaphylaxis. The combination of nuts used ...

An allergic reaction happens when your immune system defends against substances that otherwise wouldn’t pose a threat to your ...

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 ...