Anaphylaxis

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

Reviewed June 2009

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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:   Aug 2009
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and medication for Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).
Date:   Jul 2009
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:   Jun 2009
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:   Mar 2009
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:   Mar 2009
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:   Jan 2009
Title:   Peanut allergy in children - myDr.com.au
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:   Dec 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:   Nov 2008
Title:   Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food allergy is an immune response while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with conditions including asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some food allergens include nuts, shellfish, milk, egg and soy products. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic reaction and can be life threatening.
Date:   Aug 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:   Allergic reactions to Australian stinging ants
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   There is increasing recognition of ant stings as a major cause of anaphylaxis (i.e. life threatening allergic reactions) in south-eastern Australia. The aggressive 'jack jumper ant', 'hopper ant', 'jumper ant' (Myrmecia pilosula) appears to be the major culprit
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:   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:   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
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