What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is an acute, severe, life-threatening allergic reaction in presensitized individuals. Allergy to medications, food, immunotherapy, or insect stings is the most frequent cause.

What do patients take to treat Anaphylaxis and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Pulmison, Prednisone Intensol, Encorton, Deltasone)
1
(Wockhardt Methylprednisolone, Medrol DosePak, Medrol, Advantan)
1
(Buscopan Antiacido, Busco Ranitidine, Ranihexal, Zantac 150)
0
(ZzzQuil, Benadryl gel, Diphenhist, Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream)
0
(EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EpiPen Auto-Injector)
0

These charts show data from Anaphylaxis patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Anaphylaxis at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
89% Females
11% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 12
20-29 years 12
30-39 years 8
40-49 years 4
50-59 years 2
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 52

These charts show data from Anaphylaxis patients who have completed their condition history