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1. | EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr; Dosing
EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors are self-injection systems that can provide a rapid, convenient dose of epinephrine for individuals needing protection from potentially fatal allergic reactions. The dose of epinephrine prescribed may vary according to your weight and other factors—with the smaller dosing system being called EpiPen® Jr—EpiPen® auto-injectors are ...
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2. | Allergic Reactions — EpiPen® and Immunotherapy Treatment
Avoidance and education are the mainstays of prevention therapy for those who suffer from severe allergies. However, the allergen cannot always be avoided, so it is important to know what emergency measures to take (i.e., epinephrine self-injection) ...
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3. | Avoiding Triggers
Avoiding the allergic substance is the mainstay of preventing an allergic response. Generally, patients should educate themselves and others about their allergy to ensure their health. Specific tips to avoid these common allergens are provided for ...
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4. | Be Prepared
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, people who have experienced symptoms of anaphylaxis previously are at risk for subsequent reactions and should carry an epinephrine injector with them at all times.1 The EpiPen® auto-injector offers a premeasured ...
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5. | Exercise-Induced and Unknown Cause
Although doctors don't fully understand what causes exercise-induced anaphylaxis or idiopathic anaphylaxis, you may be interested to learn about how to recognize symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated.
Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a form of physical allergy. Although the mechanism by ...
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6. | Latex
Natural rubber latex (NRL) has emerged over the last decade as an increasingly common trigger for anaphylaxis-producing allergies. It is found in a wide range of manufactured goods, including an estimated 40,000 common household items. Latex allergies now affect an estimated 1% to 6% of ...
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7. | Causes of Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that occurs in response to a particular trigger. Knowing the symptoms of anaphylaxis may save your life or the life of someone you love.
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that ...
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8. | Risk and Severity of Reactions
Anyone can develop an allergy at any time in his or her life, even without specific risk factors. Yet some people, including asthmatics, children, and those with a history of anaphylaxis, have an increased susceptibility to allergic reactions. The likelihood and severity of experiencing a repeat allergic reaction ...
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