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Anaphylaxis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (multi-system) and severe type I hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans and other mammals. The term comes from the Greek words ανα ana (against) and φύλαξις ...
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Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, complications, and prognosis. ... Some people have an anaphylactic reaction with no identifiable cause.
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Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include foods, certain medications, insect venoms and latex. ... You may have an anaphylactic response within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen such as the venom from a bee sting or an ingested peanut.
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Who is at risk for having an anaphylactic reaction? ... Individuals who have asthma in addition to food allergies may be at increased risk for having a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to food. ... An anaphylactic reaction may begin with a tingling sensation, itching, or a metallic taste in the mouth.
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