Definition of anaphylactic
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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The reported prevalence of peanut and tree nut allergies in U.S. kids tripled between 1997 and 2008 and hospitalizations for anaphylactic reactions climbed steadily.
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But because of the mislabeling, users are at risk of allergic, anaphylactic, or other adverse reactions.
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Allergic-like reactions and severe life-threatening anaphylactic reactions are uncommon, but can happen in less than 1 percent of cases, according to the ACR.
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The agency estimates that one in 76,000 will have an anaphylactic reaction, one in 125,000 will experience a severe nervous system reaction, and one in 250,000 will suffer a life-threatening illness with organ failure.
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My tongue begins to tingle, the first sign of an anaphylactic reaction.
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Another occurred in 1984 in Alabama, when former state senator Finis St. John III died from anaphylactic shock after a fire ant bite, according to The Birmingham News archives.
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Previous studies have suggested that methods like these could be effective in reducing youngsters' allergic, sometimes dangerous anaphylactic shock reactions to peanuts.
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The immune system’s assault not only can cause discomfort but danger in the form of itching, swelling or anaphylactic shock.
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First Known Use of anaphylactic
1905
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medical Definition of anaphylactic
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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