This chapter will review the practice guideline on anaphylaxis by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Introduction
Anaphylaxis is an acute multiorgan dysfunction syndrome that may be potentially fatal if not treated promptly.
Signs and symptoms ( table 19.1 )
Table 19.1
Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis a
Adapted from Lieberman P, Nicklas RA, Randolph C, et al. Anaphylaxis—a practice parameter update 2015. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115:341–384 and Simons FER. Anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;125:S161–S181.
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Triggers ( table 19.2 )
Table 19.2
Triggers of Anaphylaxis
Adapted from Simons FER. Anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;125:S161–S181.
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