Anaphylaxis

American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyPublished: October 28, 2024

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Introduction
Diagnosis
Infants and Toddlers
Anaphylaxis in Community Settings
- Anaphylaxis in Childcare Centers and Schools
- Anaphylaxis in the Restaurant Setting
- Anaphylaxis in Community Recreational Settings
- Stock Epinephrine in Community Settings
Epinephrine Autoinjectors
Beta-blockers and ACEIs
- Stinging Insect Allergy and Venom Immunotherapy
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Planned Procedures: (e.g., Drug Desensitization, Radiocontrast Media [RCM] Administration, Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusion)
- Patients at Risk for Anaphylaxis (Unplanned Exposure or Unknown Cause)
Mast Cell Disorders
Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Tables
- 2004 Brown Grading System for Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Anaphylaxis Differential Diagnosis
- Frequency of Anaphylaxis in Different Locations
- Potential Expert Opinion-Based Strategies and Considerations for Safe Dining to Discuss With Patients Who Have Food Allergy
- Key Points for the Clinician on Anaphylaxis in Community Settings
- Likelihood of Requiring Treatment With Prescribed EAI
- Risk Factors and Cofactors Potentially Associated With Severe or Fatal Anaphylaxis
- Considerations for and Against Home Management of Anaphylaxis
- Proposed Strategies to Reduce the Risk of EAI-Related Injury
- Differential Diagnosis for Elevated Baseline
- Recommended Concentrations for Skin Tests: Skin Prick Tests (SPTs) and Intradermal Tests (IDTs)
Figures and Algorithms
- Anaphylaxis Consensus Severity Grading System
- Diagnostic Evaluation of the Patient With a History of Anaphylaxis
- Scoring Systems to Evaluate Risk of a Clonal Mast Cell Disorder in Anaphylaxis
- General Guidance for Activation of EMS and Administration of a Second Dose of Epinephrine