Tag: antihistamine

Marcelle Williams

Woman Survives Anaphylaxis on Bus After Wheat Exposure from Cinnamon Swirl...

Mishandling of pastries almost cost Ms Williams her life.
Antihistamines

Study: Allergen Immunotherapy Safer and More Effective with Antihistamine Premedication

Researchers from Beijing conducted a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials.
Tablets

Study: Co-Treatments Like Antihistamines and Probiotics Make Peanut OIT Success in...

“These findings suggest that slight modifications to treatment protocols could play a key role in substantially improving treatment safety.”
Liquid in Dosing Cup

Use of Antihistamines for Anaphylaxis Symptoms Linked with Delay in Seeking...

A majority of families whose children were hospitalized for anaphylaxis turned first to antihistamines, which can’t prevent allergic reaction from becoming fatal.
EMS

Study: Guidelines for Managing Anaphylaxis in Children Need an Update

Study shows that pre-hospital treatment with epinephrine has the highest protective effect against uncontrolled allergic reaction.
ICU

Study: Low Incidence of Biphasic Reactions After Patients Admitted to ICU...

Researchers reviewed hospital records to get a picture of how often reactions result in a biphasic reaction later on.
Weatherford TX ISD Board of Trustees

ACAAI: Texas School District Risks Children’s Lives by Using Benadryl Instead...

The ACAAI joins us in speaking out against the dangerous policy adopted by the school district.
Questions

Suboptimal, inconsistent treatment for anaphylaxis due to unknown cause

New study sheds light on anaphylaxis due to an unknown trigger.