Anaphylaxis

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BOSTON — Consensus criteria for anaphylaxis diagnosis are moving toward more objective assessments of symptoms, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

BOSTON — There is a need for more education in recognizing anaphylaxis among patients with allergies, according to an abstract presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Epinephrine autoinjectors may have limited effectiveness in helping patients survive anaphylaxis events, according to a review published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy.

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Adults and caregivers reported psychological stress caused by food allergy. However, only a fifth of patients reported seeking mental health resources, according to a study published in Allergy.

Epinephrine autoinjectors may be associated with short-lived peak plasma levels, unpredictable cardiovascular responses as well as varying epinephrine absorption, according to a review published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy.

Anaphylaxis protocols in emergency medical services have outdated recommendations and guidelines, according to an abstract presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

BOSTON — Food allergy-related psychological referrals for pediatric patients increased 50% in 2023 compared with years past, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

BOSTON — An intranasal epinephrine powder produced responses that were comparable with intramuscular administration, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.