The FDA added a boxed warning about rare cases of anaphylaxis associated with the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa), the agency announced on Wednesday. The warning ...

People with severe peanut allergies produce large amounts of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies when exposed to peanut proteins, including two called Ara h 1 and 2. This leads to an inflammation ...

Dr. F. Dan Atkins answers the question: 'What Are Common Causes Of Anaphylaxis?' — -- Question: What are common causes of anaphylaxis? Answer: The common causes of anaphylaxis are foods, ...

Anaphylaxis is the most extreme form of severe allergic reactions which can be life threatening and requires emergency medical treatment. It can affect anyone of any age, sex, race and stature.

Anaphylaxis can cause severe itching, difficulty breathing, fainting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms usually begin about 30 minutes after coming into contact with an allergy trigger. First, call ...

Patients at risk for anaphylaxis as well as caregivers of children at risk preferred needle-free epinephrine, according to ...

New research based on real-world data largely aligns with the scientific literature, although one monoclonal antibody—dupilumab—stood out for its very low risk. Patients receiving monoclonal ...

Good news for those who suffer from severe allergic reactions: a nasal spray containing epinephrine rather than a needle can now treat those frightening moments. The treatment, called Neffy, was ...

A study of more than 700,000 CT scans with iodinated contrast found an overall anaphylaxis incidence of 0.02%. Of these cases, 10% required three or more doses of epinephrine or initiation of IV ...

Patients with signs of anaphylaxis should be given epinephrine in the anterolateral thigh as first-line treatment, according to new practice parameters published in the December issue of the Annals of ...