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Mouse Body Temperature Measurement Using Infrared Thermometer During Passive Systemic Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Evaluation

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Food allergy and anaphylaxis.

David Yue¹, Amanda Ciccolini¹, Ernie Avilla¹

¹Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, Department of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

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Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction often triggered by food, requires prompt epinephrine treatment. Management includes allergen avoidance and emerging immunotherapy for food allergies.

Keywords:

allergic reaction avoidance epinephrine food immunotherapy trigger

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Background:

Anaphylaxis is a critical, potentially fatal allergic reaction with diverse triggers.
Food allergy is the primary cause of anaphylaxis in children.
Reactions can be IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated, or nonimmunologic, influenced by cofactors.

Purpose of the Study:

To review anaphylaxis, emphasizing food allergy as a major cause.
To discuss the mechanisms, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of food-induced anaphylaxis.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on food allergy and anaphylaxis.
Analysis of IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated mechanisms.
Examination of diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

Food allergy is the leading cause of anaphylaxis in pediatric populations.
Clinical signs are varied, affecting multiple organ systems.
Epinephrine is the primary treatment, with allergen avoidance and immunotherapy as long-term strategies.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis of food-induced anaphylaxis relies on clinical presentation and allergen identification.
Effective management necessitates prompt epinephrine administration and long-term allergen avoidance.
Food desensitization through immunotherapy represents a novel approach to managing food allergies.