Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden, severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food, stings, bites, or medicines. The information below describes the possible reactions and what you should do in an emergency.

Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and it can be life threatening. It requires immediate treatment and urgent medical attention.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Anaphylaxis action plans
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   This page contains anaphylaxis resources, such as action plans for managaing anaphylaxis.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The term allergy is often misused to describe annoying but harmless symptoms such as headaches or bloating. Severe food allergy, however, can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   FAQs for action plans for allergic reactions
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The following are the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding the ASCIA action plans.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Jack Jumper ant allergy - a uniquely Australian problem
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to stinging ants are an important cause of anaphylaxis in Australia and the southern United States. Allergic reactions to the Jack Jumper ant (also known as the Jumper Ant, Hopper Ant) are a uniquely Australian problem, although other species such as the Green Ant of Queensland, and introduced South American Fire Ant cause occasional allergic reactions.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and medication for Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Anaphylaxis - when an allergy can be really dangerous
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Have you ever had an allergy to something? Well, some people are so allergic to something that their bodies react so quickly and in several different ways that their lives can be in danger.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Emergency management of anaphylaxis in the community
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Wall chart describing the clinical features and the acute management of anaphylaxis.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people are sensitive to particular foods like nuts, shellfish and cereals. The symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. They are caused by an immune system response or some other chemical reaction in the body. Professional diagnosis is important, because other medical conditions may share the same symptoms.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Adrenaline (epinephrine) for the treatment of anaphylaxis with and without shock
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It is commonly triggered by a food, insect sting, medication, or natural rubber latex. The reaction occurs without warning and can be a frightening experience for tho...
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Medical mishap. Cross-reactivity of penicillins and cephalosporins
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   A 73-year-old man collapsed at home. Ambulance officers noted impalpable blood pressure, shortness of breath and complaints of right-sided chest and epigastric pains.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   H1-antihistamines for the treatment of anaphylaxis with and without shock
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening emergency. Evidence from the United Kingdom suggests that incidence may be increasing rapidly. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include a variety of foods, drugs and insect venoms....
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Your questions to the PBAC. Adrenaline: shelf life
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   About six or seven years ago I contacted the distributor of the Epi Pen in Australia. I complained that sometimes I would purchase an Epi Pen for my son and often it only had seven or eight months left before it expired.
Date:   Apr 2006
Title:   Tick allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Problems associated with tick bites include tick paralysis, transmission of infectious disease and occasionally, allergic reactions. Like other arachnids such as spiders, scorpions and mites, ticks have eight legs. They pass through a number of life stages from egg, to larva, to nymph and then finally, the adult.
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Peanut allergy in children
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Peanut allergy is the most common serious food allergy in children. About three in every 100 pre-school children are allergic to peanuts.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   Jack Jumper ant allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to stinging ants are an important cause of anaphylaxis in Australia and the southern United States, and in some areas of the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East. Allergic reactions to the Jack Jumper ant (JJA; Myrmecia pilosula; also known as the Jumper Ant, Hopper Ant) are a uniquely Australian problem, although other species such as the Green Ant of Queensland, and introduced South American Fire Ant cause occasional allergic reactions.
Date:   May 2005
Title:   ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions in schools, preschools and childcare centres
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   These guidelines have been prepared to assist in preventing life threatening anaphylaxis. This document has been reviewed by ASCIA members, and takes account of the published literature at the time of review. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.
Date:   Jun 2004
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life-threatening. Anaphylaxis should be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Systemic anaphylaxis is characterised by the presence of two or more of urticaria / angioedema, bronchospasm, gastrointestinal symptoms and hypotension. Specialist evaluation is recommended after a diagnosis of possible anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Management of food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children and in about 1 in 100 adults. Fortunately, the majority of food allergies are not severe and usually improve with time, particularly in children. When severe reactions occur, however, they are frightening for patients and those involved in their care.
Date:   Jan 2004
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