This book fills the gaps in our understanding of the identification of triggers, recognition of clinical presentations, understanding of the natural history of these reactions, and selection of treatment strategies including those focused ...

Author: Mariana C. Castells

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 9781603279512

Category: Medical

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Despite wide recognition as a serious public health problem, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions remain under-recognized and under-diagnosed. This book fills the gaps in our understanding of the identification of triggers, recognition of clinical presentations, understanding of the natural history of these reactions, and selection of treatment strategies including those focused on cellular and molecular targets. The book provides a detailed examination of disease etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology and their correlation to clinical practice. Forefront knowledge of the mediators and mechanisms of anaphylaxis is covered with an emphasis on how new discoveries shape our current and emerging therapies.

Anaphylaxis has usually been studied and understood from an immunological view and the main lethal effects involve the cardio-vascular system.

Author: Vanesa Esteban

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

ISBN: 9782889454679

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Anaphylaxis has usually been studied and understood from an immunological view and the main lethal effects involve the cardio-vascular system. Despite exhaustive efforts exerted in this area of research, much more investigation is needed to mitigate, recognize or prevent this disease. The scope of this Research Topic is to present and discuss the current knowledge of anaphylaxis, from the clinic to the underlying molecular mechanisms. We are thankful to the medical doctors, researchers, and colleagues who have contributed to this issue, as it would not have been possible without their highly valuable expertise in allergy and anaphylaxis research.

The book also covers clinical manifestations and new diagnostic methods, and introduces some recetly established animal models. Many topics are treated from multiple perspectives, and the 33 chapters are thoroughly cross-referenced.

Author: Werner J. Pichler

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

ISBN: 9783805582698

Category: Medical

Page: 438

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Approaches the phenomenon of drug hypersensitivity in a comprehensive manner. Besides epidemiological aspects, it addresses the immunological mechanisms underlying these complicated reactions which go far beyond the IgE-mediated drug allergies also considered in this book. The book also covers clinical manifestations and new diagnostic methods, and introduces some recetly established animal models. Many topics are treated from multiple perspectives, and the 33 chapters are thoroughly cross-referenced.

Anaphylaxis is an immediate-type allergic reaction involving the whole organism. It is the most life-threatening allergic condition.

Author: Johannes Ring

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

ISBN: 9783805594417

Category: Medical

Page: 228

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Anaphylaxis is an immediate-type allergic reaction involving the whole organism. It is the most life-threatening allergic condition. Although there are few exact epidemiological data regarding prevalence, estimates regarding insect sting anaphylaxis range from 1-3% in the general population, but much higher values have been reported by some authors for food and drug-induced anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the main acute killer of allergic individuals.Although anaphylaxis was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, there are still many unresolved issues. These include non-IgE-mediated anap.

Explains the symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening reaction to an allergen--and offers advice for living with severe allergies

Author: Deryk Williams

Publisher: Piatkus Books

ISBN: 0749917008

Category: Health & Fitness

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Explains the symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening reaction to an allergen--and offers advice for living with severe allergies

A chapter is devoted to the description of mast cells and basophils. The book can provide useful information to anesthesiologists, doctors, students, and researchers.

Author: Jerrold H. Levy

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

ISBN: 9781483192734

Category: Health & Fitness

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Anaphylactic Reactions in Anesthesia and Intensive Care presents a critical review of the mechanisms of anaphylaxis. It discusses the effects of anaphylaxis, reactions of allergy, and immunization of allergy. It also addresses the mediators of anaphylactic reactions and the systems that can generate immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Some of the topics covered in the book are the common anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions observed by anesthesiologist; preoperative considerations in the patient; treatment to anaphylactic reactions; pharmacologic therapy for anaphylaxis; management of acute anaphylaxis; and managing sequelae in the recovery room and intensive care unit. The properties of an antigen and the synthesis of antibodies are discussed. An in-depth analysis of the classes of immunoglobulin is provided. The classification of immunologic reactions and physiology of cardiovascular collapse is also presented. A chapter is devoted to the description of mast cells and basophils. The book can provide useful information to anesthesiologists, doctors, students, and researchers.

In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Panida?Sriaroon,?Dennis?K. Ledford, and Richard?F. Lockey bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Allergic and NonAllergic Systemic Reactions including Anaphylaxis.

Author: Panida Sriaroon

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323850162

Category: Medical

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In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Panida?Sriaroon,?Dennis?K. Ledford, and Richard?F. Lockey bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Allergic and NonAllergic Systemic Reactions including Anaphylaxis. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Perioperative anaphylaxis, Fatal and near-fatal allergic reactions to food, Anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers, and more. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Anaphylaxis and systemic allergic reactions?with?allergen immunotherapy; Spectrum of mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis; Epinephrine use and underuse in severe allergic?reactions; Anaphylaxis due to exercise, insect venom, and idiopathic anaphylaxis; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Allergic and NonAllergic Systemic Reactions including Anaphylaxis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Anne Marie Ditto, MD, is devoted to Anaphylaxis.

Author: Anne Marie Ditto

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323376020

Category: Medical

Page: 169

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This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Anne Marie Ditto, MD, is devoted to Anaphylaxis. Dr. Ditto has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Idiopathic Anaphylaxis; Mast Cell Activation Syndromes Presenting as Anaphylaxis; Anaphylaxis to Chemotherapy and Biologics; Fatal and Near Fatal Anaphylaxis; Anaphylaxis to Drugs; Perioperative Anaphylaxis; Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis; Anaphylaxis to Carbohydrate Side Chains-alpha –gal; Anaphylaxis to Food; Anaphylaxis to Insect Stings; and Treatment and Prevention of Anaphylaxis.

Drug Allergy: Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis, Mechanisms, Structure-Activity Relationships sheds new light on this field.

Author: Brian A. Baldo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 9781461472612

Category: Medical

Page: 447

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The variety of chemically diverse pharmacological agents administered to patients is large and continues to expand and with every new drug released, there is always potential for adverse reactions, some of them allergic. With its roots in immunology and pharmacology, the science of drug allergy is becoming better understood and applied as its importance is increasingly recognized throughout the many branches of medicine. Drug Allergy: Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis, Mechanisms, Structure-Activity Relationships sheds new light on this field. Comprehensive in design, this authoritative title identifies the most important culprit drugs implicated in immediate and delayed drug hypersensitivities and offers up-to-date information on classifications, diagnoses, underlying mechanisms and structure-activity relationships. Chapters dealing with the molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug hypersensitivities, non-immune-mediated sensitivities and diagnostic methods are presented as introductory material for in-depth treatises on the β-lactam antibiotics, other antibiotics and antimicrobials, drugs used in anesthesia and surgery, opioid analgesics, corticosteroids, monoclonal antibodies and other biologics, drugs used in chemotherapy, proton pump inhibitors, iodinated and gadolinium-based contrast media and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition to being of immense value to clinicians, other health care professionals and researchers, this title will prove invaluable for those taking undergraduate and graduate courses in science and will also serve as a useful text for students of medicine, pharmacy, nursing and dentistry.

This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, edited by Dr. Pascal Demoly, is devoted to Drug Hypersensitivity.

Author: Pascal Demoly

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323320344

Category: Medical

Page: 297

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This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, edited by Dr. Pascal Demoly, is devoted to Drug Hypersensitivity. Articles in this issue include: Drug allergy diagnosis; Principles of drug allergy management: acute drug reactions, individual preventive measures, desensitization, general preventive measures; Antibiotics allergy; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs HS; Local and general anesthetics allergy; Radiocontrast media and dyes allergy; Chemotherapeutic agents allergy; Vaccine allergy; Biological agents HS; Anti-epileptic allergy; Iron and Vitamin Allergy; Antiviral drug allergy; Additive allergy; and Unmet needs in drug allergy.