Doctors prescribe EpiPen (epinephrine injection) to treat anaphylaxis from any cause, including food and medication allergies. Use EpiPen as soon as symptoms start or just after exposure to a known ...

Adolescents and young adults are particularly at risk owing to their increased risk-taking behaviors, which can include ingestion of unsafe foods and not carrying emergency medications. In a survey of ...

Mar. 23 -- WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Merck asthma and allergy drug Singulair (montelukast sodium) for people aged 15 and older who ...

Seafood-induced anaphylaxis was not uncommon and showed distinct patterns across age groups and regions. Shellfish reactions have increased in Europe and occur more often in adults, whereas fish ...