title: Anaphylaxis in food allergy.
abstract: Food allergy is a known trigger of anaphylaxis. Although the awareness of food allergies has improved, food-related allergic reactions and anaphylaxis still commonly occur. The recognition of anaphylaxis, its prompt treatment, and patient education are important for the prevention of future food reactions. Patients and health care providers should also recognize the importance of epinephrine as the primary treatment of anaphylaxis. When food-related anaphylaxis occurs, patients should receive education regarding their food allergies, an epinephrine auto-injector, and follow-up with a food allergy specialist to reduce the risk of future food-related reactions.
authors.affiliation: Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark., USA.
authors.forename: Robbie D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pesek
authors.forename: Stacie M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015444:Exercise; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D004837:Epinephrine