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Allergic reaction Report

An allergic reaction is the body's way of responding to an "invader." When the body senses a foreign substance, called an antigen, the immune system is triggered. The immune system normally protects the body from harmful agents such as bacteria and toxins.


What we've learned from patients who report Allergic reaction

Symptom severities

Severe
 2
Moderate
 2
Mild
 6
None
 21

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Allergic reaction

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Allergic reaction
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
EpiPen Auto-Injector 9   EpiPen Auto-Injector: 90%
Avoid MSG 9   Avoid MSG: 90%
Avoid aspartame (sweetener) 6   Avoid aspartame (sweetener): 60%
Prednisone 3   Prednisone: 30%
Benadryl 2   Benadryl: 20%
Sodium Bicarbonate 1   Sodium Bicarbonate: 10%
Allergy Shots 1   Allergy Shots: 10%
Hydroxyzine Pamoate 1   Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 10%
Methotrexate 1   Methotrexate: 10%
Loratadine 1   Loratadine: 10%
Motrin 1   Motrin: 10%
Hydroxyzine HCL 1   Hydroxyzine HCL: 10%
Zyrtec 1   Zyrtec: 10%

Report created on February 11, 2012.