Allergy Emergencies

The Be S.A.F.E. campaign is here to help raise awareness about severe allergic reactions and help prevent needless death across the country. If you or someone you know has problems with severe allergic reactions to foods, insect stings, or medications, you should know about anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can affect many parts of the body at once. Among the most common causes are food allergies, insect stings, reactions to medications, and latex allergies. Symptoms may include hives; itchiness and redness on the skin, lips, or eyelids; tongue and throat swelling; nausea and cramping; vomiting and diarrhea; … Continue reading