Tag: anaphylaxis

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Epi First, Epi Fast – It’s a Lifesaver

Epi First, Epi Fast – It’s a Lifesaver

By now most people have heard about the tragic death of Oakley Debbs, an 11 year old tree-nut- allergic, asthmatic boy who died as a result of an alle ...
Waiter Arrested After Allergic Customer Goes Into a Coma

Waiter Arrested After Allergic Customer Goes Into a Coma

Police in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada are investigating a 22 year old restaurant employee for criminal negligence over a plate of salmon tartare served ...
FDA Revises Instructions On How To Use EpiPens

FDA Revises Instructions On How To Use EpiPens

Epinephrine, also known as adrenalin, is the primary emergency treatment in severe life threatening allergic reactions causing anaphylaxis. Epinephrin ...
Why Teens Delay Using Epinephrine

Why Teens Delay Using Epinephrine

In response to a question from a parent: "My son always seems to delay the use of his epipen even though he knows he needs to use it. He carries it in ...
Get involved in Allergy Awareness Month

Get involved in Allergy Awareness Month

Food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness is the focus across many countries during the month of May. It's a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on ...
Survey Shows Valentine’s Day a Risk for Teens With Food Allergies

Survey Shows Valentine’s Day a Risk for Teens With Food Allergies

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Mylan Specialty shows that Valentine's Day may be a high risk day for teens wi ...
Activeaide EpiPen Holders

Activeaide EpiPen Holders

With life threatening food allergies comes the hassle of carrying an EpiPen at all times. While there are many ways to carry an EpiPen, several indivi ...

Food Allergy & Gluten Free Blog Carnival FAQ

Welcome to the Best Allergy Sites Blog Carnival! This carnival is for the allergy community to post relevant news, articles, recipes, tips, sales, pr ...
Food Allergy Awareness with Dr. Oz

Food Allergy Awareness with Dr. Oz

Finally a show tackles food allergies and gets it right! Dr. Oz addresses food allergies, symptoms and how to use the EpiPen in the video below. ...
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