anaphylaxis
- noun
- /ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/
- Specialized
- Parents of children diagnosed with anaphylaxis were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide.
- children with anaphylaxis
- allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis
- anaphylaxis following penicillin
And you know, what I've seen is with it from relin rare, but some people do get anaphylaxis and it's happened.
- And you know, what I've seen is with it from relin rare, but some people do get anaphylaxis and it's happened.
Examples
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The allergic response can vary in severity, ranging from a mild urticaria to full-blown anaphylaxis.
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Few studies on the psychosocial aspects of anaphylaxis have been published.
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We asked to interview the parent most involved in managing the anaphylaxis.
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The course of anaphylaxis cannot be monitored and treated in prescribed ways.
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As travel advisors, our main concern is with vaccine reactions, especially anaphylaxis, following immunization.
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When they occur, allergic responses are typically limited to urticaria and rash; anaphylaxis is very rare.
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In all cases, coincidentally, there was a diagnosis of anaphylaxis to peanuts.
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Based on parents' perceptions, children's emotional reactions to living with anaphylaxis appeared to vary greatly, even within age groups.
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Note that acute anaphylaxis following penicillin injection is rare (0.002% of exposed patients).
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The paramedics rushed to the scene when they received a call about a person experiencing anaphylaxis after eating a peanut butter sandwich.
Synonyms
A severe, fast allergic reaction causing breathing problems and low blood pressure needing quick treatment
How Severe
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word anaphylaxis comes from Greek parts ana- 'against' and phylaxis 'protection'. So it helps you remember that anaphylaxis is when the body's protection turns against you and causes a sudden, dangerous allergic reaction.