Abstract
Anaphylaxis is the most severe presentation of immediate-type hypersensitivity. It occurs rapidly and is often dramatic and unanticipated. Most episodes are not fatal; however, death may occur suddenly through airway obstruction or irreversible vascular collapse. There are at least 40 different signs and symptoms that may occur during the course of anaphylaxis. Cases related to the presentation and the management of anaphylaxis are discussed later.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immunology |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Pages | 125-137 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781603274425 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2009 |
Keywords
- Anaphylaxis
- Exercise-induced anaphylaxis
- Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis
- Idiopathic anaphylaxis
- Tryptase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine