Are Kids' ER Visits for Food Allergies on the Rise? Jul 29, 2010
There was an even sharper increase in the number of more serious, and sometimes life-threatening, reactions known as anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include skin reactions like hives and flushed or pale skin; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; difficulty breathing; and a sudden drop in blood pressure that can lead to shock ... In 2001, the current study found, there were 78 cases of food-induced anaphylaxis; in 2006, that number was 207. (MEDLINEplus)
Guess who's coming to dinner? Jul 11, 2010
There's lots of confusion out there,'' says Maria Said from Anaphylaxis Australia, who points out the word ''allergic'' is frequently misused ... Anaphylaxis, which can include swelling, vomiting, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, affects 6 per cent of children and 2 per cent of adults. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pfizer Hemophilia presents new data at the World Federation of Hemophilia 2010 Congress Jul 9, 2010
BeneFIX is contraindicated in patients who have manifested life-threatening, immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to the product or its components, including hamster protein. Anaphylaxis and severe hypersensitivity reactions are possible ... Allergic reactions such as hives, itching, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, light-headedness and anaphylaxis have been reported for all factor VIII products. (EurekAlert!)
Peanut allergy calls for vigilance Jul 7, 2010
Ingesting peanuts or products with even a tiny amount of peanuts can send her into anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction marked by swelling of the throat or tongue, hives and trouble breathing ... When traveling, she carries an anaphylaxis kit with a syringe and a couple of pills ... The FAI notes that a reaction to food can range from a mild response to anaphylaxis. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Peanut Allergy Information Every Pa... Jul 4, 2010
Anaphylaxis involves a drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, throat swelling and/or constriction of airways ... To treat anaphylaxis a person needs to be injected with epinephrine, otherwise known as an EpiPen. (Suite101.com)
Antibiotic Allergies: Penicillin, S... Jul 1, 2010
Symptoms include rashes, hives, swelling and anaphylaxis ... Characteristic symptoms of true antibiotic allergies include rashes, hives, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips and eyes, vomiting and anaphylaxis which causes very low blood pressure and difficulty breathing. (Suite101.com)
Peanuts can't be banned on flights without proof, DOT says Jun 30, 2010
Jennifer Roeder of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network in Fairfax, Va. says, "The most practical solution ... would be to simply discontinue serving packaged peanut snacks on all flights.". (USA Today -- Money)
Both pilots sick: Could you land the jetliner? Jun 18, 2010
"In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control cited just 14 deaths due to anaphylaxis," notes another. "Is there proof that someone has actually died because 'peanut particles' floated around an airplane?" asks a third. (Salon)
Ban peanuts on planes? It's not nutty to some Jun 13, 2010
Advocates with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network say the answer's simple: Planes are confined spaces where the air and dust particles get re-circulated. And there's no way to stop and get off during a severe reaction during flight. (AZCentral -- News)
Health Tip: Know the Warning Signs of Anaphylaxis Jun 12, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction to a food, medication, material (such as latex) or insect sting ... The American Academy of Allergy Asthma ology says common warning signs of anaphylaxis include. (MEDLINEplus)
Peanut allergies stir debate Jun 11, 2010
"In summary, inhalation of peanut protein can cause allergic reactions (but usually not systemic anaphylaxis), while odors can cause conditioned physiologic responses. In a well-ventilated school cafeteria located away from the kitchen and food preparation areas, the main source of peanut protein would be from direct ingestion or skin contact, not airborne contact." allergysafecommunities. ca/assets/common_beliefs_faan_2003. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
• 'Cookie Sunday' can be deadly May 31, 2010
In severe cases, anaphylaxis can occur, where the throat swells up and the person cannot breathe. Other symptoms of anaphylaxis include a severe drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness and loss of consciousness ... Anaphylaxis can be deadly if left untreated. (Juneau Empire)
Food allergies and hidden allergens May 31, 2010
In worst cases, these allergies can cause anaphylaxis ... Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). (WSFA.com, AL)
How well do we understand food allergies? May 22, 2010
2) Join the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network and any other network to gain knowledge and coping skills. This website truly changed our life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Kids' Food Allergies Often Misdiagnosed May 14, 2010
Food challenge in a physician's office or hospital setting is the most reliable way to confirm a specific food allergy, but such testing is costly, time consuming, and can result in anaphylaxis. Because of this, most food allergies are diagnosed through skin prick or blood testing alone, which often leads to overdiagnosis. (CBS News -- Health)
Teen Dies on Prom Night After Eating Peanut Butter May 13, 2010
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction that is most commonly fatal. Symptoms can include cause hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the air passages, heart palpitations, and slurred speech. (Fox News)
No Clear Criteria for Diagnosing Food Allergies, Researchers Find May 13, 2010
Food allergies can cause a variety of problems, ranging from mild skin rashes or nausea to a life-threatening, whole-body reaction known as anaphylaxis ... However, this test requires specialized personnel, is expensive and has a risk of anaphylaxis. (Science Daily)
Eating Nuts Associated With Improvements in Cholesterol Levels May 11, 2010
9, 2005) Nine percent of children allergic to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts outgrow their allergy over time, including those who've had a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis shock, according to. . (Science Daily)
Pandemic History in Light of the 20... May 2, 2010
People with a history of anaphylaxis (or hypersensitive reactions), or other life-threatening allergic reactions to any of the constituents or trace residues of the vaccine. People with history of a severe reaction to previous influenza vaccination. (Suite101.com)
Promoting Recovery from Effects of Severe Allergic Reaction Apr 22, 2010
21, 2010) Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is life threatening because it affects the function of multiple organ systems, including the lungs and blood vessels ... In the study, mice lacking SphK2 were found to recover more rapidly from anaphylaxis than normal mice while mice lacking SphK1 recovered poorly ... 20, 2007) A protein in mice known as RGS13 suppresses allergic reactions, including the severe, life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, according to... (Science Daily)
A mother's plea: No peanuts for squirrels Apr 17, 2010
Oliver was alright, but a pediatrician said if the boy is exposed to peanuts again, he could develop life-threatening anaphylaxis, a condition in which his throat would swell up and he could even stop breathing ... But there are some real downsides to it," she said. Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? Comments Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 16 hours agoThough this isn't strictly about schools it IS about kids, hence the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Patient-reported outcomes study shows improvements in quality of life among patients after 1 year of treatment with TYSABRI Apr 16, 2010
g., anaphylaxis) and infections, including opportunistic and other atypical infections. Clinically significant liver injury has been reported in patients treated with TYSABRI in the post-marketing setting. (EurekAlert!)
Melbourne child care Apr 12, 2010
I have a police check, working with childrens check and a first aid certificate (including anaphylaxis and asthma training). I consider myself a very happy, punctual, organised and caring person. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Checklist for food allergic students Apr 7, 2010
For more information, visit Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network s College Network at. Copyright 2010 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Researchers harness the power of plants to fight hemophilia Mar 31, 2010
In hemophilia B, up to 4 percent of patients develop inhibitors to the protein therapy and many develop severe systemic allergic reactions, called anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. "If the very protein that you administer to the patient is neutralized, it's as if you haven't administered any protein at all," said Thierry Vandendriessche, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
High-fructose corn syrup fuels obesity in rats Mar 29, 2010
Many children with food allergies carry EpiPens, which are self-injectible doses of epinephrine that can halt a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis ... A little over half of the children who were seen for allergic reactions to food were suffering from anaphylaxis, which can include low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal problems ... The results of our study indicate that food-related anaphylaxis continues to be underrecognized and inadequately treated in the... (Boston Globe)
Children with food allergies should carry 2 doses of emergency medicine Mar 25, 2010
Recommendation is one of several in review of emergency departments' approaches to food-related anaphylaxis ... The study, publishing in the April issue of Pediatrics, is the largest to date to investigate emergency treatment of food-related anaphylaxis in children, according to the authors ... "There's not a lot of data about the epidemiology of food allergies because it's a hard thing to study." Difficulties imposed on previous studies included insensitive clinical tests for food allergies ... (EurekAlert!)
This brainless patient is no dummy Mar 22, 2010
He talks, cries and bleeds as well as replicates conditions ranging from anaphylaxis to cardiac arrest ... SimMan 3G can simulate anaphylaxis - an extreme allergic reaction - something rarely seen by health professionals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Shellfish Allergies Mar 20, 2010
This serious reaction is known as anaphylaxis and can be life threatening. Other less serious symptoms include a rash or hives, but could progress to more life threatening anaphylaxis with the very next exposure ... Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening reaction caused by an allergic reaction. (Suite101.com)
Allergy sufferers journey into the season of symptoms Mar 16, 2010
Plaut says people usually don't have severe reactions, but anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction, can occur rarely. Itchy eyes. (USA Today -- News)
Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene Mar 9, 2010
9, 2005) Nine percent of children allergic to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts outgrow their allergy over time, including those who've had a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis shock, according to. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Safety data favor norepinephrine over dopamine for shock Mar 4, 2010
Shock, or dangerously low blood pressure, can occur as a result of sepsis (severe inflammation resulting from bacterial infection), heart failure (cardiogenic), hemorrhage (severe blood loss) or anaphylaxis. Most of the patients (62. (EurekAlert!)
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions Mar 2, 2010
Certain carb could be causing severe anaphylaxis, researchers warn ... The study included 60 people in Australia and the United States who experienced the recurrent severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis with no known cause ... The tests did not identify any other allergens that would explain the cause of anaphylaxis in the 25 patients who were positive for alpha-gal or in the other 35 patients, the study authors noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Allergic to Meat? Top 12 Unusual Reactions Mar 2, 2010
Dr. Clifford Bassett, assistant clinical professor of medicine and otolaryngology at The Long Island College Hospital, SUNY-HSCB, in Brooklyn, N.Y., who was not involved with the research, called the study "thought-provoking," particularly in patients whose allergies have no conventional explanation, a condition shelved under the description "idiopathic anaphylaxis.". "This condition, idiopathic anaphylaxis, often goes with no concrete cause for it," he said. (ABC News)
Peanut allergy 'cure' put to test Feb 23, 2010
About one in 50 young people in the UK suffers from peanut allergies which can cause breathing problems, itching and, in severe cases, a potentially fatal inflammatory reaction called anaphylaxis. The new trial funded by the Department of Health's Institute of Health Research will involve more than 100 seven to 17-year-olds. (BBC News -- Health)
'Exciting' advance reported in peanut allergy therapy Feb 23, 2010
"This is very exciting, clearly, because here we have somebody who can have anaphylaxis and deadly reaction from trace amounts, and you're converting this person into somebody who can tolerate a significant amount of the food," said Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, associate professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York ... Another approach looks at antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE), which recognizes the offending allergenic proteins and is responsible for immediate reactions,... (CNN -- Health)
Colleges accommodate more students with food allergies Feb 16, 2010
In October, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) premiered its College Network, a website that includes a growing list of colleges and what they offer for students with food allergies, as a resource for potential applicants ... Several students experienced severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. (USA Today -- News)
State urges food allergy safety in restaurants Feb 11, 2010
We re hoping that other states will follow the model that s being set in Massachusetts, said Chris Weiss, vice president of advocacy and government relations at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network ... The regulations introduced yesterday reflect the handiwork of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. (Boston Globe)
Severe Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effec... Jan 29, 2010
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that involves the whole body. It can cause difficulty in breathing and can lead to shock and death. (Suite101.com)
Food allergy sufferers find socializing tricky Jan 10, 2010
In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even life-threatening anaphylaxis ... According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, food allergies cause 30,000 cases of anaphylaxis, 2,000 hospitalizations and 150 deaths each year. (USA Today -- News)
PROGRESS: New treatment strategies may help overcome food allergies Jan 10, 2010
"All other allergies have lots of treatments," says Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. "With food allergy, we have nothing: Avoid the food, take epinephrine (adrenaline shots to counteract anaphylaxis, a deadly reaction) and get to the hospital.". (USA Today -- News)
Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots Jan 10, 2010
An estimated 235 million vaccine doses are administered in the United States each year, and only about 235 people suffer a serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, according to background information from the college. Deaths are extremely rare. (MEDLINEplus)
