Anaphylaxis
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Anaphylaxis is common medical emergency seen in children. Out of various offending agents’ food and drugs are common etiological factors associated with anaphylaxis. It can be immunogenic, non-immunogenic or idiopathic in nature. Diagnosis is mainly clinical and cutaneous and respiratory symptoms are common. Treatment is mainly intramuscular epinephrine and supportive.
Authors and Affiliations
Kundan Mittal, Neeraj Yadav, Utkarsh Sharma, Jayant Vagha
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