Sentences with phrase «by severe allergic reactions»

For example, in the UK, cases of food allergies have doubled in the last decade and the number of hospitalisations caused by severe allergic reactions have increased 7-fold.

Doctors estimate that 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, which is damage to the small intestine caused by a severe allergic reaction to wheat gluten.

While there may be several causes of general SJS, Drug - Induced SJS is caused by a severe allergic reaction to both over the counter and prescribed medications including Cox - 2 Inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, sulfa - based antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and seizure medications.

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Allergic reactions to cashew nuts are generally more severe than those caused by more common peanut allergies, with 74.1 per cent of cashew - allergy sufferers experiencing anaphylaxis compared to 30.5 per cent of peanut - allergy sufferers, according to a study released last year.

The mice had allergic reactions at the site of skin exposure, allergic reactions in the intestine, and the severe allergic food reaction of anaphylaxis that is measured by decreased body temperature.

In 2015, a Massachusetts bus driver was honored after saving the life of a 15 - year - old student by injecting the student with epinephrine when she had a severe allergic reaction to peanuts, according to the bill.

A new blood test promises to predict which people will have severe allergic reactions to foods according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers and published online in the The Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

This is of particular concern with peanut residue which can cause a severe allergic reaction from amounts so small that it is undetectable by all tests used to determine the cleanliness of equipment.

I was bit by one once and had a severe allergic reaction to the venom (necrosis).

In fact, an August 2008 survey conducted by NASN found that 72 percent of school nurses have students in their schools with a known history of severe allergies or prior use of epinephrine — which is the first - response drug for a severe allergic reaction — whose parents have not provided the school with auto - injectable epinephrine for their child.

Incessant scratching and biting are also indicative of an infestation, but not always telling, as some pets don't seem bothered by the bites of these hitchhikers, while others suffer severe allergic reactions.

Immunotherapy is a more standard option for dogs that are bothered by unavoidable or severe allergic reactions that result in atopic dermatitis.

It is these chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction on some dogs, they develop severe itching and by scratching and licking themselves the skin gets inflamed and sore.

These medical problems range from anemia due to blood loss from bites; severe skin irritation from allergic reactions to fleas; and various diseases that are transmitted by these parasites.

Salivation accompanied by other serious symptoms or foaming at the mouth should be treated as an emergency since it can be the result of poisoning or severe allergic reaction.

This is a severe allergic reaction characterized by sudden collapse and severe breathing difficulties.