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Title: One in Ten Reactions Requires > One Dose Epi
Post by: GoingNuts on July 24, 2018, 07:42:16 PM

https://www.foodallergy.org/about-fare/blog/new-study-more-than-one-in-ten-reactions-treated-with-epinephrine-requires-more

Title: Re: One in Ten Reactions Requires > One Dose Epi
Post by: my3guys on July 24, 2018, 08:42:19 PM

Wow thanks for posting GN! This brings me right back to DS’ reaction where he needed 2. It really bugged me at the time.

Title: Re: One in Ten Reactions Requires > One Dose Epi
Post by: spacecanada on July 25, 2018, 12:05:45 AM

I thought the rates were higher, but I may be confusing that with the biphasic reaction statistics.  A good reminder to always carry two. 

My worst reaction required three doses: my EpiPen, a dose in the ambulance, and another dose at the hospital.  :'(

Title: Re: One in Ten Reactions Requires > One Dose Epi
Post by: GoingNuts on July 26, 2018, 06:40:02 AM

Quote from: spacecanada on July 25, 2018, 12:05:45 AM

My worst reaction required three doses: my EpiPen, a dose in the ambulance, and another dose at the hospital.  :'(

DS thinks I'm nuts, but when he flies I tell him to carry at least 4, preferably 6.  Have to allow for misfiring as well.

Title: Re: One in Ten Reactions Requires > One Dose Epi
Post by: spacecanada on July 26, 2018, 08:43:19 AM

That is my recommendation as well.