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	Allergic reactions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Anaphylaxis is a sudden and severe allergic reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure, PROGRESSES RAPIDLY and can lead to anaphylactic shock and death within 15 minutes if medical intervention is not obtained.
		If the allergic reaction is from a honey bee sting, scrape the stinger off the skin with something firm (such as a fingernail or plastic credit card).
		If the allergic reaction is from bee stings, scrape the stinger off the skin with something firm (such as a fingernail or plastic credit card).
	www.rwjhamilton.org /Atoz/encyclopedia/article/000005.asp (891 words)

	AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Tips to Remember: Allergic skin conditions
		Some of these reactions are the result of an allergic reaction that involves the immune system, but many are the result of a non-allergic, or irritant, reaction.
		The hallmark of allergic contact dermatitis is that it occurs almost exclusively where the offending agent-such as a plant or chemical-comes in contact with the skin.
		Allergic contact dermatitis is best exemplified by the itchy, red, blistered reaction that almost everyone experiences after touching a plant in the "rhus" family-poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
	www.aaaai.org /patients/publicedmat/tips/allergicskinconditions.stm (1538 words)

	AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Tips to Remember: What is an Allergic Reaction?
		Allergic rhinitis is characterized by congestion, itching and dripping of the nose and itchy, watery eyes.
		Allergic rhinitis is considered a risk factor in developing asthma: up to 78% of those with asthma also have allergic rhinitis.
		In summary, an allergic reaction is a complex chain of events that involves many cells, chemicals and tissues throughout the body.
	www.aaaai.org /patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisallergicreaction.stm (1382 words)

	Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens
		Overall, allergic diseases are among the major causes of illness and disability in the United States, affecting as many as 40 to 50 million Americans.
		This booklet summarizes what is known about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, how these reactions are diagnosed and treated, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies.
		For example, people allergic to ragweed may leave their ragweed-ridden communities and relocate to areas where ragweed does not grow, only to develop allergies to other weeds or even to grasses or trees in their new surroundings.
	my.webmd.com /content/article/5/1680_50308 (5537 words)

	Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Information from the distributor of EpiPen® Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Latex allergy is an allergic sensitivity to the proteins in NRL that often worsens with each exposure, a phenomenon known as allergic sensitization.
		Allergic reactions that result in a delayed skin rash is similar to that caused by poison ivy.
		Rhinoconjunctivitis is an allergic condition common in children during the pollen season that is characterized by sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion.
	www.allergic-reactions.com /home/causes_latex.html (932 words)

	Allergic Reactions - TheHorse.com
		Allergic reactions are complicated and somewhat unpredictable events that are triggered by various environmental factors or other physiologic abnormalities.
		The major basis for many of the allergic reactions is the release of a variety of chemicals from either the eosinophil or mast cell.
		In routine allergic reactions, once the allergen enters the body it is recognized by the IgE protein molecule, which then binds to the allergen.
	www.thehorse.com /viewarticle.aspx?ID=545 (3003 words)

	Bee Stings and "Allergic" Reactions
		There is agreement that a local reaction is generally characterized by: pain, swelling, redness, itching and a wheal surrounding the wound made by the stinging apparatus.
		This is the reaction of the vast majority of persons and those suffering it are considered to be at little risk of death, unless the mouth or throat is affected so that the respiratory tract is obstructed.
		Another study revealed that prevalence of sustained systemic reactions was no greater in an allergic population than the population at large, again not referring to those experienced as life-threatening or anaphylactic, and further arguing against an allergic basis.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_AA159 (1930 words)

	US FDA/CFSAN - Food Allergies Rare but Risky (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Like less serious allergic reactions, anaphylaxis usually occurs after a person is exposed to an allergen to which he or she was sensitized by previous exposure (that is, it does not usually occur the first time a person eats a particular food).
		Asthma, a disease with allergic underpinnings, was common to all children in the study.
		Children who have an allergic reaction should be observed for three to four hours after a reaction in a medical center capable of dealing with anaphylaxis.
	vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/wh-alrg1.html (3802 words)

	Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Information from the distributor of EpiPen® Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A person who has experienced even mild allergic reactions to food should seek a professional diagnosis by a board-certified allergist (see Find an Allergist to locate an allergist near you).
		Therefore, it is essential that people with food allergies protect themselves by carefully avoiding the foods that trigger their reactions, and by being prepared to treat anaphylactic reactions that occur immediately with epinephrine in combination with emergency medical care.
		The treatment of choice for severe allergic reactions to food, which can swiftly lead to anaphylaxis, is an immediate injection of epinephrine followed by emergency medical attention.
	www.allergic-reactions.com /home/causes_food.html (1532 words)

	Allergic reactions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Allergic reactions are sensitivities to a specific substance, called an allergen, that is contacted through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.
		In fact, the immune response that causes an allergic reaction is similar to that which causes hayfever.
		Many allergic reactions are mild and can be treated at home, while others can be severe and life-threatening.
	www.shands.org /health/information/article/000005.htm (832 words)

	Allergic Reactions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		An allergic reaction is a specific immunologic response to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people.
		Types of allergens that cause allergic reactions include pollens, dust particles, mold spores, chemicals, food, latex rubber, insect venom, or medicines.
		It is estimated that the prevalence of allergies is approximately 10 to 20%.
	www.germology.com /allergies.htm (2037 words)

	Allergy-Drug.com: Allergies and Allergic Reactions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		An allergic reaction, also known as a hypersensitivity reaction, is a reaction caused by the immune system in response to a foreign substance, or allergen.
		Or, you might find that it took years in a pollen-heavy environment (such as a valley in which the main industry is grass-seed farming), to gradually develop a reaction of increasig severity to that pollen.
		Atopic diseases are distinguished by their tendency to produce allergic reactions to normally harmless inhalants and other substances, such as pollens, molds, animal dander, dust mites, and nuts.
	www.allergy-drug.com (518 words)

	Allergic Reactions
		Allergic reactions are highly individual inflammatory responses against specific proteins entering the body.
		Medications can be used to "head off" allergic reactions before they happen and with the use of these medications it is possible that a reacting pet can be vaccinated normally.
		Vaccination reactions severe enough to produce shock are EXTREMELY rare and are a function of an individual pet's immune response.
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_allergic_reactions.html (650 words)

	Food Allergies: When Food Becomes the Enemy
		The food protein fragments responsible for an allergic reaction are not broken down by cooking or by stomach acids or enzymes that digest food.
		Tests later indicated that she was allergic to eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, penicillin, tree pollen, ragweed, dust mites, and dogs and cats.
		Anaphylactic allergic reactions can be fatal even when they begin with mild symptoms such as a tingling in the mouth and throat or gastrointestinal discomfort.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/2001/401_food.html (3096 words)

	Fatal anaphylactic reactions to food in children
		For any acute reaction to food a description of the symptoms and signs and of all foods eaten before the reaction, including manufacturer and lot number of processed foods, recipe ingredients and all other relevant information, should be obtained.
		Children at risk of lethal allergic reactions to food must not eat food given to them by other children or by adults other than their parents or caregivers.
		An anaphylactic reaction generally follows one of three patterns: rapid progression (uniphasic), protracted symptoms (uniphasic) or initial symptoms followed by a relatively symptom-free period of up to 2 hours and then by respiratory symptoms or hypotension or both (biphasic).
	www.cps.ca /english/statements/AL/al94-01.htm (1577 words)

	All About Allergies
		And if a child is allergic to one substance, it's likely that he or she will be allergic to others as well.
		For example, kids who are allergic to birch pollen might have reactions when they eat an apple because that apple is made up of a protein similar to one in the pollen.
		If reactions to a food or other allergen are severe, a blood test may be used to diagnose the allergy so as to avoid exposure to the offending allergen.
	kidshealth.org /parent/medical/allergies/allergy.html (3093 words)

	Emergency Medical Treatment of Anaphylactic Reactions
		Anaphylactic reactions may occur after vaccinations, within hospital as a result of attempted hyposensitisation, after the administration of drugs including anaesthetic agents, or with contrast media.
		Reactions may follow exposure to a variety of agents - with insect stings, drugs or contrast media, and some foods being the most common.
		The history of previous allergic reactions is important as well as that of the recent incident.
	www.resus.org.uk /pages/reaction.htm (3247 words)

	NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide
		Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber.
		The amount of latex exposure needed to produce sensitization or an allergic reaction is unknown.
		This reaction is caused by irritation from wearing gloves and by exposure to the powders added to them.
	www.cdc.gov /niosh/98-113.html (799 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Allergies Work"
		For example, if you have an allergic reaction to honeybee venom, you might also test positive for hypersensitivity to all other types of bee venom.
		This is called a systemic reaction, and is what your doctor is watching for when you are asked to wait around for a while after an injection.
		In a severe reaction, after exposure to the triggering antigen, you may suddenly develop hives over large areas of your body and begin having breathing difficulties (this is accompanied by a rapid and severe drop in blood pressure).
	health.howstuffworks.com /allergy2.htm (775 words)

	Allergic Reactions (Acquired Sensitivity Reaction, Induced Sensitivity Reaction)
		An allergic reaction is an immune system response to exposure to a specific substance.
		An allergen is a trigger that causes the reaction after touching a certain part of the body.
		Allergic reactions can affect small areas or the entire body.
	www.3-rx.com /allergic-reactions/default.php (323 words)

	Dental Material Allergy Ask The Dentist Health Questions about Allergic Reactions in Dental Health Directory
		My M.D. does not think that I am allergic either; I had a series of blood tests taken on 1/5 and a chest Xray and brain MRI on 1/7 and will not know the results until 1/16 at my M.D. appointment.
		Reactions to local anesthetics: I am a 36 yr old healthy female who weighs 105lb and is 5'2.
		Could these be allergic reactions to the make-up of the crown and/or the bonding material?
	www.dental--health.com /faq_allergic_reactions.html (989 words)

	Allergic reactions
		An allergic reaction is a sensitivity to a specific substance a person is exposed to.
		Allergic reactions are not contagious and pose no risk to others.
		For a mild reaction, over-the-counter antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine, may be advised.
	www.aegisasia.com /allergy.html (806 words)

	Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
		Anaphylaxis is the word used for serious and rapid allergic reactions usually involving more than one part of the body which, if severe enough, can kill.
		People who are allergic to foods often notice the effect in seconds, and their life may be in jeopardy within a few minutes.
		Elevated risk of anaphylactoid reaction from radiographic contrast media is associated with both beta blocker exposure and cardiovascular disorders [erratum in Arch Intern Med 1993 Nov 8;153(21):2412].
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~aair/anaphylaxis.htm (6994 words)

	Allergic reactions - Health Minutes 16/09/2004
		When it came to severity, milder reactions were associated with urticaria, an itchy rash, which usually came out in lumps and sometimes swelling of the lips.
		More serious reactions were linked to sweating, abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness and trouble with breathing.
		These reactions need immediate attention and someone with a history of such attacks should probably carry an automatic adrenaline injector at all times.
	www.abc.net.au /health/minutes/stories/s1200222.htm (228 words)

	Push for lupin warning after allergic reactions - National - www.smh.com.au
		Severe allergic reaction to lupin has for the first time been identified in Australia and specialists are calling for mandatory warnings on food containing the legume.
		Three cases of anaphylaxis - the most severe form of allergic reaction, characterised by breathing difficulties and low blood pressure - are reported in the Medical Journal of Australia by doctors from the Royal Adelaide Hospital's clinical immunology and allergy unit.
		In the article, the authors cite a European study which found 44 per cent of children allergic to peanuts showed positive skin-prick responses to lupin, a legume related to peanut, soy and pea.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/08/15/1092508268352.html (394 words)

	Anaphylaxis Causes - Information from EpiPen®
		Usually, anaphylaxis occurs in reaction to a particular allergen.
		Moreover, researchers are uncovering a large incidence of anaphylactic drug reactions that had gone unnoticed or were poorly documented in the past.
		Adverse reactions to intravascularly administered contrast media: a comprehensive study based on a prospective survey.
	www.anaphylaxis.com /pro/6_2.cfm (290 words)

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