American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

AAAAI reports how to avoid anaphylaxis this summer

Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, June 30th, 2006

For some people, one bite of the wrong food or being stung by a wasp hiding in a soda can, can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis kills hundreds of people each year, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

"Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that may involve the entire body," said Gordon L. Sussman, MD, FAAAAI, and chair of the AAAAI anaphylaxis committee. "It can result in trouble breathing, loss of consciousness and even death. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical treatment and follow-up care by an allergist/immunologist."

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Source: Medicine and Law Weekly (2006-06-30)

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