Allergic reactions are a serious condition many Americans face due to an abnormal immune response in the body that, in some cases, can result in death. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune ...

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

Many kinds of allergic reactions are more annoying than harmful. Not anaphylaxis (pronounced an-uh-fil-LAX-is). If not addressed promptly, it can cause a potentially fatal condition called ...

If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you've probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock. To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how ...

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

Dr. F. Dan Atkins answers the question: 'Lab Tests For Anaphylaxis?' — -- Question: Are there lab tests that can be done to determine if a reaction was due to anaphylaxis? Answer: The diagnosis ...

A hobbyist beekeeper died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting, an inquest heard. Alan Ransom, 55, went into anaphylactic shock and died after being stung on his ear while ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . All participants showed no false-negative results when tested 2 weeks after anaphylactic reaction to food ...

Chef Michael Chiarello died following an acute allergic reaction which led to anaphylactic shock, but the cause of the allergic reaction is unknown. "The doctors don’t know what caused the allergic ...

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 ...

A TRAGIC amateur beekeeper died after suffering an allergic reaction to a bee sting, an inquest heard. Alan Ransom was ...