An emergency treatment plan created in consultation with the school nurse, parent(s), guardian(s) and a physician. The plan addresses life-threatening allergic reactions.
Symptoms that begin suddenly and have a short and relatively severe course.
An epinephrine auto-injector manufactured by Amedra Pharmaceuticals that is designed to deliver 0.15mg or 0.3mg epinephrine doseages. Selection of the appropriate dosage strength is determined according to a patient's body weight. Each Adrenaclick can deliver one dose of epinephrine in either 0.15 mg or 0.3 mg. The 0.15mg dose is for patients who weigh approximately 33-66 pounds (15-30 kilograms). The 0.3mg dose is for patients who weigh approximately 66 pounds or greater (30 kilograms or greater).
An undesirable reaction.
Any substance that causes an allergic reaction.
An immune system response to a certain substance that the body mistakenly interprets as harmful.
A sudden, severe allergic reaction that involves various areas of the body simultaneousluy or causes difficulty breathing and swelling of the throat and tongue. In extreme cases, it can cause death. This type of reaction is sometimes called a systemic or general body reaction or allergic shock.
Medical term used to describe swelling that may occur anywhere in the body.
A protein in the bloodstream or other body fluids that is produced during an immune response to foreign materials that enter the body; antibodies usually protect us from infection.
Any substance that provokes an immune response when introduced into the body.
A medication used to block the effects of histamine, a chemical that is released during an allergic reaction. Antihistamines are available via prescription and over-the-counter.
Airway disease that is very treatable. Common in children, it is often associated with allergies, including food allergy.
An epinephrine auto-injector manufactured by Sanofi that is designed to deliver 0.15mg of epinephrine to individuals weighing 33-66 lbs.
An epinephrine auto-injector manufactured by Sanofi that is designed to deliver 0.3mg of epinephrine to individuals 66 lbs or greater.
Strict elimination of contact with allergy-causing foods to prevent a reaction.
An allergic reaction that has two stages. Often the first "wave" of symptoms wil be under control; however, one to three hours later the symptoms may return. It is recommended that a patient stay at a hospital under observation for four to six hours to have medical assistance quickly available if needed.
Occurring frequently or lasting a long time (i.e., typically longer than six weeks).
A comorbid condition refers to one or more diseases or conditions that occur with another condition in one person at the same time. Conditions considered comorbidities are often long-term or chronic conditions. Food allergies are sometimes accompanied by an individual with asthma or other allergies.
When one food comes in contact with another food and their proteins mix. As a result, each food then contains small amounts of the other food, often invisible to us. Sometimes referred to as cross-contact.
Aso called atopic dermatitis. Characterized by an itchy, red rash typically found at the fold of the elbows and behind the knees. It can ooze and cause so much itching that some individuals will scratch until the skin bleeds. In young children, eczema is sometime caused by food allergy.
A system, created by the US government in 1973, that provides emergency care intimately linked to a univeral emergency telephone number, 911. The care is proved from vehicles, i.e., ambulance or helicopter, by certified and licensed personnel.
Epinephrine is adrenaline. It is the medicine of choice for controlling severe or anaphylactic reactions. It is available by prescription as EpiPen® or Twinject®. If epinephrine is prescribed, it should be accessible to the patient at all times.
A disposable drug delivery system with a spring-activated, concealed needle that is designed for emergency administration of epinephrine. Provides rapid, convenient first-aid for persons suffering a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction.
An epinephrine auto-injector manufactured by Dey Pharma L.P. that is designed to deliver 0.15mg of epinephrine to individuals less than 66 lbs.
An epinephrine auto-injector manufactured by Dey Pharma L.P. that is designed to deliver 0.3mg of epinephrine to individuals 66 lbs or greater.
An accident or disaster resulting in death.
The immune system's reaction to a certain food. The immune system mistakenly reads the food as harmful and creates antibodies to that food. When the food is eaten again, the immune system release histamine and other chemicals. These chemicals cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Can appear anywhere on the body. They are mosquito bite-like bumps that are extremely itchy. Also called urticaria.
Treatment of allergic responses to food, medications, insect bites and other causes.
The total number of cases of a disease in a given population at a specific time.
A characteristic, condition, or behavior, such as high blood pressure or smoking, that increases the possibility of disease or injury.