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Anaphylaxis

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Anaphylaxis Prevention

Prevention of anaphylaxis includes:

Avoid substances that trigger allergies.
Avoid food color.
Avoid foods that cause allergic reactions:

Corn
Eggs
Peanuts
Shellfish
Soy
Strawberries
Wheat

Avoid medications that cause reactions:

Wear an alert bracelet that identifies your allergies.
Carry an epinephrine syringe:

Learn to use the syringe for severe allergic reactions.

Carry antihistamine medications.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Take the medication at the first sign of a reaction.

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Last Updated: Sep 6, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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