Posted by: LinksEtc
« on: October 02, 2014, 04:46:15 PM »Those symptoms were very serious and potentially life-threatening. Please see an allergist, get a food allergy action plan, & get/carry epinephrine. You were lucky that those reactions resolved. Benadryl does not have life-saving capabilities ...
Here are some links:
"Treatment & Managing Reactions"
http://www.foodallergy.org/treating-an-allergic-reaction
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“All About Anaphylaxis: Understanding the Risks, Symptoms & Treatment”
http://www.foodallergy.org/tools-and-resources/webinars#anaphylaxis
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Tweeted by @AllergicLiving
"Allergist Talks About Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reactions)"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=184oft9bW0s&feature=youtu.be
Here are some links:
"Treatment & Managing Reactions"
http://www.foodallergy.org/treating-an-allergic-reaction
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Epinephrine is the only medication that can reverse the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
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An antihistamine should never be given as a substitute for epinephrine.
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“All About Anaphylaxis: Understanding the Risks, Symptoms & Treatment”
http://www.foodallergy.org/tools-and-resources/webinars#anaphylaxis
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Dr. Wood discussed the risks, symptoms, and treatment of anaphylaxis; dispelled myths
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Tweeted by @AllergicLiving
"Allergist Talks About Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reactions)"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=184oft9bW0s&feature=youtu.be
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Antihistamines will never ever ever stop a severe anaphylaxis reaction from progressing. The right thing to do is, as early as possible with one of these episodes, is to use your epinephrine auto-injector