Severe Allergic Reaction May Need More Epinephrine Jul 13, 2008
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that develops quickly, within seconds or minutes of exposure, causing a life-threatening response of the immune system involving the whole body. The immune system releases histamine and other substances that cause tightening of the airways and shock. (MEDLINEplus)
Police now say it wasn't David Lee Roth they saved Jul 13, 2008
The man was having a severe allergic reaction to nuts. Due to the severity of his condition, he was not asked for any ID.. (Canada.com)
Girl, 11, Tells of Losing Sight in 'Motrin Blindness'... Jul 2, 2008
At age 6, Sabrina Johnson was left near-blind and suffering from a painful condition that her parents and doctors claim was caused by a rare, severe allergic reaction to Children's Motrin ... The reaction sent her to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where even doctors did not know about medical links between the active ingredient in Motrin ibuprofen and the severe allergic reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. (Fox News)
I was the first baby to be born under the NHS Jun 30, 2008
When she was 40, Mrs Thomas suffered a headache, and took a medicine containing codeine, which triggered a severe allergic reaction. It is a condition that has been with her ever since, requiring NHS care. (Times Online)
Defence sued over peanut allergy death Jun 6, 2008
Australian army cadet Nathan Francis, 13, died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to peanuts in a ration pack meal on March 30 last year. The Melbourne boy was taking part in a Scotch College army cadet unit bivouac in the Wombat State Forest in western Victoria when the incident occurred. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
UConn Has Spent $197,000 Since October On President's House May 31, 2008
University spokeswoman Karen Grava said the Hogans did not want to stay in the president's house on Oak Hill Road, which underwent more than $1 million in renovations three years ago, because Virginia Hogan had a severe allergic reaction to mold in the house. Related links. (FOX61, CT)
Private House For UConn's President May 30, 2008
Hogan declined to move to the president's house on Oak Hill Road because his wife, , had a severe allergic reaction to mold and mildew there, UConn spokeswoman Karen Grava said Thursday. Since October, the university has spent $4,000 a month, or $32,000 to date, to rent the 10-room home at 88 Gurleyville Road, and thousands more to clean, paint and generally fix it up as an office and home for the Hogans. (FOX61, CT)
Dade City Teen Tainted Allergic Mothers Food May 23, 2008
On May 7, when deputies said the teen added seasoning salt to her mothers food, the 39-year-old woman had a severe allergic reaction. Apparently, the womans reaction was so serious that she couldnt inject herself with the EpiPen, as usual, and her teenage daughter had to do it for her. (eFluxMedia)
Turner tries to steal broadcasters' thunder May 15, 2008
In one example, a commercial for allergy medication follows a scene from the Will Smith movie "Hitch" where he has a severe allergic reaction on a date. Turner spent a year developing the system, cataloging thousands of TV and film scenes, Yaccarino said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Struggling to learn to be fearless May 8, 2008
Then I started having trouble breathing, and realized I was having some kind of severe allergic reaction - something that had never happened to me before, but that I'd read about. I ran into the kitchen and saw a big bottle of liquid Benadryl sitting there, a prescription the doctor had given my baby after he'd played in a sandbox full of fire ants. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Mold may be causing health problems at Needham's Newman School May 8, 2008
For Risa Sherman of Standish Road, it was a potential nightmare, as her son, who attends first grade at the Newman School, began having a severe allergic reaction after handling books from his school s Media Center ... Sherman s son became sick on March 19, but the problems with the HVAC system at the Newman School has been a growing problem for months, especially after the school s media specialist, Juliana Jarvis, became sick twice in a three-month span, experiencing severe allergic reactions... (Needham Tab, MA)
On the Road with Allergies and Asthma: Coping Tips May 7, 2008
"But with proper preparation, you can minimize your risk of a severe allergic reaction or asthma attack," Levetin said. . (MEDLINEplus)
Boulder County: 3 Students Arrested in Prescription Drug Trade Apr 22, 2008
A Lexington, Kentucky eight-grader is facing felony charges after he put some crumbled peanut butter cookies in the lunchbox of a fellow classmate known for having severe allergic reaction to. Canadian health officials announced on Friday that the polycarbonate bisphenol-A (BPA) has been officially declared toxic and it is likely that the country will introduce a complete ban on. (eFluxMedia)
Largo: 10 Nursing Home Residents in Hospital with Unknown Illness Apr 22, 2008
A Lexington, Kentucky eight-grader is facing felony charges after he put some crumbled peanut butter cookies in the lunchbox of a fellow classmate known for having severe allergic reaction to. Boulder police arrested three female students at Nevin Platt Middle School Thursday after receiving a complaint on April 4 from school officials that said a student brought two prescription. (eFluxMedia)
Contaminated heparin found; 81 dead in U.S. Apr 22, 2008
Some patients exposed to contaminated heparin have experienced severe allergic reaction, and scores have died, says the FDA's Deborah Autor. Testing has shown that the contamination may have begun as early as 2006, with tainted products entering the global market in 2007, Woodcock says. (AZCentral -- News)
Spring into sneezing season: BCBS info about asthma, allergies Apr 15, 2008
While you may feel a little silly, this could keep you from developing a severe allergic reaction. Sunglasses also help protect your eyes from floating pollen. (Amesbury News, MA)
S.F.'s emergency responses fail to meet goal Apr 14, 2008
Echo-priority calls require immediate resuscitation, such as cases of stopped breathing, choking, drowning, severe allergic reaction and cardiac arrest. Code 3-priority medical calls, such as severe hemorrhage and difficulty breathing, are also presumed to be life-threatening. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food agency calls for ban on six artificial colours Apr 11, 2008
It's 24 years since my daughter, then about six months old, suffered a severe allergic reaction to some prescribed medicine and we had to take her to hospital. The A and E doctor said the medicine contained tartrazine. (Independent)
Haven for horses: Sanctuary provides setting for natural healing Apr 7, 2008
They discovered Suerte was having a severe allergic reaction to the protein in his alfalfa feed and made the switch to hay made from Bermuda grass. After months of treatment and loving care at the hands of Jude and Mandi, the vivacious Suerte is now ready for adoption. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mario Aguilar | Green Valley NewsMaverick, a 10-year-old Andalusian quarter horse who suffers from contracted tendons in both front legs, receives care from Jude Evans, left, and Mandi Evans at Equine Recline sanctuary. Apr 2, 2008
They discovered that Suerte was having a severe allergic reaction to the protein in his alfalfa feed, and made the switch to hay made from Bermuda grass. After months of treatment and loving care at the hands of Jude and Mandi, the vivacious Suerte is now ready for adoption. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pants allergy claim investigated Mar 22, 2008
Clothing retailer Primark has launched an investigation after a woman claimed a pair of its pants triggered a severe allergic reaction. Nurse Kim Walker said she became ill while working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. (BBC News)
Cause Of Severe Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug Found Mar 17, 2008
16, 2008) Clinicians have been perplexed by the fact that some patients given the drug cetuximab--an immune-based therapy commonly used to treat persons diagnosed with head and neck cancer, or colon cancer--have a severe and rapid adverse reaction to the drug. Sometimes the reaction includes anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure, fainting, difficulty breathing, and wheezing. (Science Daily)
Cancer Drug Cetuximab Reaction Related to Immune System: Study Mar 16, 2008
But in some patients the drug caused a severe allergic reaction. Dr. Thomas Platts-Mills of the University of Virginia said the discovery explains why some people reacted severely to the drug and why some did not. (MedIndia)
Definition of an Urban Legend Mar 2, 2008
Remember the urban legend about the E-mail flier which quotes the Dear Abby column in which a parent describes how her 14 year old son almost died from a severe allergic reaction to a pancake mix. The mother then checked the date of the mix on the box and saw it had expired. (Suite101.com)
Teachers cry for help as allergy crisis takes hold Feb 16, 2008
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction with life-threatening symptoms, such as tongue and throat swelling, breathing difficulties and loss of consciousness. To prevent severe injury or death, a person with anaphylaxis requires an injection of adrenaline. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Many Children Stung by Fire Ants in Southeast U.S. Feb 1, 2008
Although this can put them at risk for a potentially severe allergic reaction the next time they are stung, the prevalence of severe reactions in this group is very low. Therefore, Dr. Megan E. Partridge of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and colleagues suggest that physicians practicing in this area need to be careful when interpreting antibody test results in children who don't have a history of severe allergic reaction, also referred to as anaphylaxis, following a fire ant sting ...... (MEDLINEplus)
Doctor clowns see Bozo off, to kids' delight Jan 31, 2008
" For Taylah Oliver, 4, of Lumeah, yesterday's clowning around by Dr Know-It-All and Dr Colourful at the Children's Hospital at Westmead was a welcome break in a long week of medical tests and bed rest. Taylah, whose heart stops beating without warning, will be in hospital for several more weeks after she has a defibrillator fitted next week, but was keen to don a long red dress with matching handbag for the clowns' visit. Evelyn Allan, 3, of Lithgow, was waiting to be discharged after suffering... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Insurance Cuts Off a Child Fighting for Life Jan 11, 2008
Hannah suffers from a condition called eosinophilic esophagitis that produces a severe allergic reaction that causes her white blood cells to attack her esophagus. This makes it impossible for her to eat. (ABC News)
Tribune Awards 2007 Jan 1, 2008
Others nominated include Reuben Buchholz, of Dickinson, a volunteer with Home on the Range; Deb Bloom, a volunteer at the Abused Adult Resource Center, Bismarck; Curtis Freeman and three lifeguards at the Dickinson swimming pool who saved the life of a 5-year-old; Herbert Wilson, community activist, Bismarck; Don Walz, volunteer, Bismarck; David Allard, Bismarck, who helped a woman with a severe allergic reaction; and We In Black, a peace group, Bismarck. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hotels go to the dogs at the risk of allergic patrons Jan 1, 2008
Sherrer, who had a severe allergic reaction herself three years ago at a newly pet-friendly Sheraton near Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. has been asking hotels about their pet policies ever since, and said she has found it surprisingly hard to find dander-free accommodations. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for Jan. 1, 2008, issue Dec 31, 2007
A randomized, blinded, controlled study, designed to see whether labeling the drug as a dose or a ratio affected accuracy or speed in giving the drug, divided 28 doctors into two groups to handle a simulated severe allergic reaction. The study found that all but two of the doctors in the group that used adrenaline in ampules with ratio labels gave more adrenaline (i. (EurekAlert!)
Two Epinephrine Doses May Be Needed for Anaphylaxis Dec 7, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some patients who are at risk for a severe allergic reaction caused by a food allergy will require two doses of epinephrine, rather than just one, according to the findings of a new study ... The investigators reviewed medical records of 39 patients who sought treatment for severe allergic reactions to food at the hospital's emergency department over the course of 1 year. (MEDLINEplus)
'Hard-sell' surgery clinics flout law Nov 25, 2007
Some clinics are breaking the law by allowing unqualified staff to prescribe Botox; others are not giving clients enough time to consider whether they need surgery; and some are risking patients' health because their staff do not know what to do if a customer has a severe allergic reaction to an anti-wrinkle injection. They are also offering two-for-one offers to encourage women to agree to operations. (Guardian Unlimited)
Doctors offer holiday hints for allergy-prone Nov 21, 2007
And people with food allergies are now advised to carry not one but two Epi-pens for treating a severe allergic reaction, Georgeson said, because as many as 30 percent of patients may have a second reaction up to eight hours after the first. Just being on an airplane can dry out the nasal passages, making people with asthma more prone to catching respiratory infections, which can in turn worsen asthma symptoms. (Reuters)
Dim-sim death warning of anaphylactic 'tsunami' Nov 15, 2007
A in 00004000 Brisbane this week, after suffering a severe allergic reaction to seafood. The 25-year-old woman went into shock after eating a dim sim at the Wellington Point Hotel. (NEWS.com.au)
Dangerous Mistakes Being Made At Local Pharmacies Nov 9, 2007
As a result of taking the wrong medication, Richard suffered a severe allergic reaction. His legs and arms began to break out. (CBS 11, TX)
Toxic beads distributor ignored call Nov 7, 2007
A Melbourne woman, identifying herself only as Vanetta, said her son suffered a severe allergic reaction within five minutes of playing with Bindeez in July, and he didn't even swallow them. He was using the beads correctly, the woman told ABC radio in Melbourne yesterday, and the mist from the spray of water, which children are instructed to use to bind the beads together, set off the skin reaction almost immediately. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Make Halloween a treat while keeping your children safe Oct 30, 2007
For some children, just one bite of the wrong food can bring on anaphylaxis a severe allergic reaction that can cause death. Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. (Cadillac News, MI)
District’s only full-time nurse has plenty to do Oct 21, 2007
Cindy Taylor and Claudia Raleigh learned how to use the device used to quickly inject medication in the case of a severe allergic reaction before they headed out with their classes on a field trip to a pumpkin patch. Each teacher has children in her class with serious food allergies. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Allergies on the rise in Australia Oct 13, 2007
Allergic conditions are on the rise in westernised countries and recent investigations have found that hospitalisations for anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction often involving more than one body system), urticaria (hives), and angioedema (allergic swelling of the face, lips and tongue) have been increasing since 1990. In a study published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Leanne Poulos and others from the Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM), a... (SpiritIndia)
Lewis: Sixth birthday a weekend to remember Oct 7, 2007
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Call for specialist centres to tackle 'allergy epidemic' Sep 29, 2007
" The committee recommended that all packets of food should specify the amounts of allergens contained within them. Because of the increased prevalence of children with potentially fatal allergies, the committee recommended reviewing the case for schools holding autoinjectors to administer adrenaline to people suffering an anaphylactic shock. Baroness Finlay also warned that the effect of hayfever on pupils could be "devastating", particularly during exams where poor results could "blight a... (Independent)
Chari Shanker, 55; production director of L.A. Opera, Opera Pacific Aug 27, 2007
Shanker had a severe allergic reaction at her home Aug. 19 and was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, her partner, Carl Baird, said. As a production manager, Shanker coordinated the dozens of pieces that make up a major opera production. (Los Angeles Times)
News of the Weird Aug 25, 2007
in August against McDonald's because there was cheese on his Quarter-Pounder, which triggered a severe allergic reaction that required hospital treatment. Jackson's lawyer said the family's order was painstakingly clear that the burger should be cheeseless, but apparently, after being served, Jackson failed to lift the bun to check. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Scientists Puzzled By Severe Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug In The Middle Southern US Aug 24, 2007
Worries about severe allergic reactions to their therapy is usually not a concern ... The nationwide rate of severe allergic reactions to cetuximab is only about 2 percent ... However, 22 percent of patients in this study showed severe allergic reactions to the drug. (Science Daily)
NHS Direct deluged with people complaining of mosquito bites Aug 17, 2007
If you have a severe allergic reaction to an insect bite, such as wheezing, or other signs of respiratory distress, or hypotension [low blood pressure], you should call 999 immediately for medical assistance. " Only one species of mosquito in Britain is known to be capable of carrying malaria, which was eradicated in this country a century ago. How not to get bitten * Cover exposed skin when outside, especially at dawn and dusk. * Wear shoes when outside. * Apply insect repellent to exposed... (Independent)
Mosquitos create buzz at NHS Direct Aug 16, 2007
"Most bites result in small, itchy lumps that last for just a few days, but there can be more serious reactions.Ms Young said: "If you have a severe allergic reaction to an insect bite, such as wheezing, or other signs of respiratory distress, or low blood pressure, you should call 999 immediately for medical assistance. "She recommended visiting the doctor "if your bites and the local reactions do not fade away within a few days or your bites get infected or if you have severe symptoms, such as... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
McDonald's: The company with the bull's-eye Aug 15, 2007
According to a recent story in the Charleston Daily Mail, "The man says he bit into a hamburger and had a severe allergic reaction to the cheese melted on it. Jeromy Jackson, who is in his early 20s, says he clearly ordered two Quarter Pounders without cheese at the McDonald's restaurant in Star City before heading to Clarksburg.". "His mother Trela Jackson and friend Andrew Ellifritz are parties to the lawsuit because they say they risked their lives rushing Jeromy to United Hospital Center in... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cormier's return to form critical DISCUSS Aug 12, 2007
The man says he bit into a hamburger and had a severe allergic reaction to the cheese melted on it. Jeromy Jackson, who is in his early 20s, says he clearly ordered two Quarter Pounders without cheese at the McDonald s restaurant in Star City before heading to Clarksburg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Patients often lost in maze of cancer care Jul 30, 2007
But she had a severe allergic reaction to a new cancer drug in which she had placed a great deal of hope. With that reaction, another opportunity was gone. (Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
Gene test a step towards safer HIV treatment Jul 26, 2007
The drug is known to cause severe allergic reactions in 8 per cent of HIV patients ... Patients who tested negative for the genetic variation would be able to take Abacavir without "that huge anxiety" of having a severe allergic reaction, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Medication side effects nothing to take lightly Jul 26, 2007
Have had a severe allergic reaction that could have been due to a medication (anaphylaxis without an obvious or previously defined trigger). Have a history of penicillin allergy and likely will need antibiotics in the future. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Governor signs Kemah's truck safety inspection bill Jul 20, 2007
"It is often our youngest citizens that experience a severe allergic reaction without any warning," Taylor said. "There is no excuse for our ambulance system not to be equipped with the necessary treatment for true emergency situations such as these." Sen. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Health Tips: Avoiding allergies Jul 4, 2007
-- Severe allergic reaction that could have been due to a medication (anaphylaxis without an obvious or previously defined trigger). -- History of allergies to penicillin allergy and projected need for future antibiotic use or no effective alternatives to penicillin for the infection at hand. (Earthtimes.org)
Food allergy on rise - but doctors fear fear itself Jun 23, 2007
Guidelines from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy say EpiPen should only be prescribed if a person has had an anaphylactic reaction, or has had a less severe allergic reaction and also has asthma or heart disease. Specific allergies - to nuts or bee stings, either of which are more often fatal - could also be a reason for prescribing EpiPen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dramatic increase in food allergies Jun 18, 2007
" There had been a "dramatic increase" in the number of children admitted to hospitals around the country after they suffered a severe allergic reaction to food. In the zero to four age group, the number of admissions for anaphylaxis increased from 39 to 193 per million population between 1993-94 and 2004-05. "While anxiety has probably contributed to service demand, the underlying prevalence of food allergy has also increased in Australian infants over the past decade," Professor Mullins said.... (Canberra Times, Australia)
Remicade data in ankylosing spondylitis show improvement in spinal mobility and spinal inflammation Jun 15, 2007
Tell your doctor if you have experienced a severe allergic reaction. The most common side effects of REMICADE are: respiratory infections, such as sinus infections and sore throat, headache, rash, coughing, and stomach pain. (EurekAlert!)
New surgical methods hearten anxious patients Jun 11, 2007
30-day news archives. "New options Still, pulmonary vein isolation is only one of several new options for patients debilitated by their atrial fibrillation, and no longer able to tolerate medication, according to physicians.Two surgical approaches also have gained traction during the past two decades as backup strategies, if all else fails. Both are available in Brevard County."They are all ablation techniques," Watts said. "The difference is in how you get to the heart. (Florida Today)
Tapestry Pharmaceuticals Presents Phase I Data on TPI 287 at the 43rd ASCO Annual Meeting Jun 4, 2007
One patient experienced a severe allergic reaction after infusion of the drug, with shortness of breath due to constriction of the airways. This patient was treated immediately for this reaction and completely recovered. (PR Newswire)
Man barely survives hamster attack May 31, 2007
Severe allergic reaction ends in hospital ... A Worcestershire man may well have saved his own life after suffering a "severe allergic reaction" to a hamster bite - by self-administering anti-allergy drugs before paramedics arrived. (Register)
Traveling With Allergies? Pack a Plan, Too May 29, 2007
Always carry injectable epinephrine is case you have a severe allergic reaction. If you're going on a long vacation, consider seeing an allergist/immunologist for a pre-trip physical. (Health-Finder)
Media Invitation - Press briefing with Normand Brathwaite May 22, 2007
anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that some individuals experience in response to certain foods, including peanuts and shellfish, medications, insect stings or bites, medicine, latex or exercise. more then 600,000 Canadians are estimated to have allergic sensitivities, placing them at risk for anaphylaxis. (Canada Newswire)
Baseball please - but no peanuts May 22, 2007
"But, if they've ever seen a severe allergic reaction, they become believers.". Barbara Gauntt/The Clarion-Ledger. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Peanut allergy overdiagnosed May 16, 2007
The finding follows the death in March of a 13-year-old boy in Melbourne from anaphylaxis - a severe allergic reaction - after eating peanuts. Brynn Wainstein, a pediatric immunologist at the Sydney Children's Hospital and the lead researcher of the study, said while some children had an obvious and sometimes fatal reaction to peanuts, others were being falsely diagnosed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Defence bans ration packs for cadets May 16, 2007
The ban follows the death of 13-year-old Melbourne cadet Nathan Francis on March 30 after he suffered a severe allergic reaction to peanuts in a ration pack meal. Defence head Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston imposed the ban and cadets were told last week by Cadets Commander Brigadier Andrew Murdoch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
