Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Anaphylaxis

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for anaphylaxis.

Created August 2011

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Title:   H1-antihistamines for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening emergency. Evidence from the United Kingdom suggests that incidence may be increasing rapidly. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include a variety of foods, drugs and insect venoms. H1-antihistamines ...
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Adrenaline for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It is commonly triggered by a food, insect sting, medication, or natural rubber latex. The reaction occurs without warning and can be a frightening experience for tho...
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Glucocorticoids for the treatment of anaphylaxis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may result in death. It is commonly triggered by a food, insect sting, medication, or natural rubber latex. The reaction typically occurs without warning and can be a frightening expe...
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Interventions for preventing reactions to snake antivenom
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   People die or can be seriously disabled after being bitten by a venomous snake. Different venomous snake species have different effects on the body, but initial treatment is similar - to try and prevent venom entering the general circulation. If it beco...
Date:   Jul 1999

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