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Epipen® And Epipen® Jr; Dosing \| Prescribed Epinephrine Dose \| Self-Injection Systems EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors are self-injection systems that can provide a rapid, convenient dose of epinephrine for individuals needing protection from potentially fatal allergic reactions. The dose of epinephrine prescribed may vary according to your weight and other factors—with the smaller dosing system being called EpiPen® Jr—EpiPen® auto-injectors are simple and relatively painless to use, even for children. Immunotherapy Treatment \| Allergies Treatment There is no cure for most life-threatening allergies so, for the majority of severe allergy sufferers, avoidance of the specific allergens that trigger their reactions and being prepared to treat those that occur with an immediate shot of epinephrine are the only options. Allergic Treatment \| Allergy Medication \| Immunotherapy Treatment Avoidance and education are the mainstays of prevention therapy for those who suffer from severe allergies. However, the allergen cannot always be avoided, so it is important to know what emergency measures to take (i.e., epinephrine self-injection) when exposure occurs. Allergies Precaution \| Avoid Allergic Triggers Avoiding the allergic substance is the mainstay of preventing an allergic response. Generally, patients should educate themselves and others about their allergy to ensure their health. Specific tips to avoid these common allergens are provided for you: Epinephrine Injector \| How to Use \| Epinephrine According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, people who have experienced symptoms of anaphylaxis previously are at risk for subsequent reactions and should carry an epinephrine injector with them at all times. Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis \| Idiopathic Anaphylaxis \| Symptoms & Treatment Although doctors don't fully understand what causes exercise-induced anaphylaxis or idiopathic anaphylaxis, you may be interested to learn about how to recognize symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated. Medication Allergies \| Drug Allergy \| Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Serious Allergic Reactions Although the exact incidence of medication allergies is unknown, serious allergic reactions to medications cause the most allergy-associated deaths in the United States every year. Common medications that induce allergic reactions include antibiotics and some heart medications, though there are many other drugs that can cause an allergic response. Latex Allergy \| Diagnosing Latex Allergy \| Emergency Treatment of Allergies The severity of a reaction to latex generally correlates with how often the patient is exposed to the allergen, natural rubber latex. This reaction can be exacerbated when powder is present because latex can stick to the powder and be spread in the air or by contact. Latex Allergy \| Latex Allergies Cause, Symptoms, Treatment And Medications Natural rubber latex (NRL) has emerged over the last decade as an increasingly common trigger for anaphylaxis-producing allergies. It is found in a wide range of manufactured goods, including an estimated 40,000 common household items. Insect Allergies \| Insect Allergy Cause, Symptoms & Treatment Insect venom allergies are common , especially allergies to members of the Hymenoptera order of insects . Anaphylaxis \| Anaphylaxis Allergy \| Cause & Triggers Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that occurs in response to a particular trigger. Knowing the symptoms of anaphylaxis may save your life or the life of someone you love. Anaphylaxis Reactions \| Shocks, Symptoms & Treatment of Anaphylaxis Anyone can develop an allergy at any time in his or her life, even without specific risk factors. Yet some people, including asthmatics, children, and those with a history of anaphylaxis, have an increased susceptibility to allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis \| Anaphylaxis Allergy \| Reactions Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to specific triggers such as foods, medications, insect venom, or latex. Although comprehensive information is not available, the best statistics indicate that as many as 40.9 million people in the United States suffer from severe allergies that may put them at risk for anaphylaxis—and the numbers are growing.

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