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EpiCard Epinephrine Auto-Injector
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
... After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard , the s...
Asthmatic Kids with Food Allergies Need Second Dose of Epinephrine
in Allergies, on July 28, 2008
...k of anaphylaxis are advised to carry two doses of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen 2-Pak ), administered in cases of severe allergic reaction.
Although some people may not nee...
At What Age Can a Child Self-Administer His Allergy Medications?
in Allergies, on October 26, 2007
In the article on MSNBC accompanying the video report on Catrina Vonder Meulen appearance at the Today Show , allergy mom stephanie Winston Wolkoff discusses 5 ways to cope with your kid's food allergies .
For the seasoned parents out there who've done their research on food all...
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis, A Mother's Account
in Allergies, on August 10, 2007
Over the years, I have read countless stories of individuals undergoing anaphylactic reactions - life-threatening conditions following an allergic reaction. Because I am a parent of a child with multiple food allergies, stories of children having anaphylaxis resulting from food allergies always ...
Food Allergies and Allergy Haven
in Allergies, on May 8, 2007
I'm not sure you can see the design of the girl's shirt on the photo, but that's one of the "I'm not nutty" apparel being sold at the Allergy Haven online shop . Aside from shirts, they also sell allergy-related paraphernalia such as Epi-pen carriers (really cute!), ...
AAFA/New England Seminar Discusses Epinephrine and Anaphylaxis
in Allergies, on September 18, 2006
How do you recognize if someone is having a food allergy reaction? Is the patient having an anaphylaxis ? When do you use an epinephrine injection?
If you're in the New England area, you might want to hear such questions addressed by allergist Elizabeth Tepas, MD during her talk tomorrow, S...
Be S.A.F.E. : Managing Allergic Emergencies
in Allergies, on September 5, 2006
In the previous entry, I mentioned how anaphylaxis following an allergic reaction is an emergency condition , requiring immediate, medical help. Like in many emergencies, the life of the patient depends upon the people surrounding him. Should someone in your vicinity starts showing symptoms of a...
What is Anaphylaxis?
in Allergies, on September 4, 2006
I've mentioned the word "anaphylaxis" in this blog innumerable times and I just realized that I haven't really devoted an entry defining exactly just what it is. In parallel, I have created a new category called " Allergy Basics " where all, well, basic stuff about all...
Are the Dangers of Food Allergies in Children Exaggerated?
in Allergies, on September 4, 2006
Since I started writing this blog, I have encountered reports of increasing incidences of food allergies innumerable times. It is alarming and intriguing. On the other hand, to some extent, it is comforting knowing that my son who had, and still has, a number of food allergies, is not an isolated...