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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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Anaphylactoid Reaction to Enoxaparin in a Patient With Deep Venous Thrombosis ... Within minutes of administering the first dose (1 mg/kg), he experienced an apparent anaphylactoid reaction; symptoms were abdominal pruritus, severe cough, shortness of breath, anxiety, and global pruritus. Physical examination revealed...
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The doctor said it was an 'anaphylactoid reaction'. What's the difference? ... That is called an 'anaphylactoid' reaction. ... Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions differ in the things which cause them. For example nuts, fish and latex cause anaphylaxis because of IgE. Injections given before some X-rays, morphine-like drugs...
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Synonyms and related keywords: hives, allergy, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reaction, angioedema, circumscribed areas of erythema, hereditary angioedema, dermographism, SLE, pharyngitis, GI infections, genitourinary infections, respiratory infections, fungal infections, dermatophytosis, malaria,
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Synonyms and related keywords: anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylaxis syndrome, bee sting, drug allergy, food allergens, food allergy, immediate hypersensitivity reaction, latex allergy, medication allergy, peanut allergy, nut allergy, penicillin allergy,
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In an anaphylactoid reaction, exposure to an inciting substance causes direct release of mediators, a process that is not mediated by IgE. Increased mucous secretion and increased bronchial smooth muscle tone, as well as airway edema, contribute to the respiratory symptoms observed in anaphylaxis.
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A thorough discussion on the etiology of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions ... Thus, an anaphylactic reaction occurs only after the patient has been previously exposed at least once to the antigen and is sensitized; an anaphylactoid reaction can occur following a single, first-time exposure to certain agents...
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