Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden, severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food, stings, bites, or medicines. Follow the links below to find information about the possible reactions and what you should do in an emergency.

Updated August 2011

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Title:   Anaphylaxis Wallchart
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Anaphylaxis emergency management wallchart for health professionals.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and it can be life threatening. It requires immediate treatment and urgent medical attention.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with conditions including asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some food allergens include nuts, shellfish, milk, egg and soy products. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic reaction and can be life threatening.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   FAQs for action plans for allergic reactions
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The following are the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding the ASCIA action plans.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Anaphylaxis action plans
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   This page contains anaphylaxis resources, such as action plans for managing anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Common substances which can cause a severe allergic reaction include bee stings, insect bites, peanuts, eggs and drugs. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency where immediate treatment is needed to prevent potential death.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Latex in pandemic vaccine syringes: TGA laboratory investigation
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   In October 2009 an anaphylactic reaction to the Panvax H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine was reported in Western Australia in a person known to have a pre-existing latex allergy.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Anaphylaxis - when an allergy can be really dangerous
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Have you ever had an allergy to something? Well, some people are so allergic to something that their bodies react so quickly and in several different ways that their lives can be in danger.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Systemic anaphylaxis is characterised by the presence of two or more of urticaria / angioedema, bronchospasm, gastrointestinal symptoms and hypotension. Specialist evaluation is recommended after a diagnosis of possible anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Adrenaline for severe allergies
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a natural hormone released in response to stress. When injected, it rapidly reverses the effects of a severe allergic reaction by reducing throat swelling, opening the airways, and maintaining blood pressure
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Anaphylaxis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life-threatening. Anaphylaxis should be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Jack Jumper ant allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to stinging ants are an important cause of anaphylaxis in Australia and the southern United States, and in some areas of the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East. Allergic reactions to the Jack Jumper ant (JJA; Myrmecia pilosula; also known as the Jumper Ant, Hopper Ant) are a uniquely Australian problem, although other species such as the Green Ant of Queensland, and introduced South American Fire Ant cause occasional allergic reactions.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Jack Jumper ant allergy - a uniquely Australian problem
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to stinging ants are an important cause of anaphylaxis in Australia and the southern United States. Allergic reactions to the Jack Jumper ant (also known as the Jumper Ant, Hopper Ant) are a uniquely Australian problem, although other species such as the Green Ant of Queensland, and introduced South American Fire Ant cause occasional allergic reactions.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Tick allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Problems associated with tick bites include tick paralysis, transmission of infectious disease and occasionally, allergic reactions. Like other arachnids such as spiders, scorpions and mites, ticks have eight legs. They pass through a number of life stages from egg, to larva, to nymph and then finally, the adult.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Management of food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children and in about 1 in 100 adults. Fortunately, the majority of food allergies are not severe and usually improve with time, particularly in children. When severe reactions occur, however, they are frightening for patients and those involved in their care.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The term allergy is often misused to describe annoying but harmless symptoms such as headaches or bloating. Severe food allergy, however, can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   ASCIA Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions in schools, preschools and childcare centres
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   These guidelines have been prepared to assist in preventing life threatening anaphylaxis. This document has been reviewed by ASCIA members, and takes account of the published literature at the time of review. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   ASCIA guidelines for adrenaline autoinjector prescription
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   An EpiPen should only be prescribed within the context of a comprehensive anaphylaxis management plan. This page describes risk factors for anaphylaxis and steps in a management plan.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Peanut allergy in children - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Peanut allergy is the most common serious food allergy in children. About three in every 100 pre-school children are allergic to peanuts.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   EpiPen and EpiPen Jr recommended for PBS listing
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are pre-loaded syringes that inject a single dose of adrenaline for the emergency treatment of adults and children who experience severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, or 'allergic shock').
Date:   Oct 2007

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