EpiPen is a brand name for an epinephrine auto-injector. Other brand names include Auvi-Q and Adrenaclick. There are also generic or unbranded epinephrine auto-injectors. All these devices contain epinephrine, a vital medication for allergy sufferers experiencing anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction. What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis victims can have […]
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When Is an Allergic Reaction Considered an Emergency?
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), one in as few as every 20 Americans experience anaphylaxis or a life-threatening systemic allergic reaction. Many of these people are unprepared, unaware of the danger, and delay treatment. Unfortunately, delaying treatment is often the difference between life and death for anaphylaxis sufferers. Identifying Anaphylaxis […]
