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Anafilaxia

Nombres alternativos:

Reacción anafiláctica; shock anafiláctico; shock por anafilaxia

Prevención:

Se deben evitar los alergenos conocidos. Cualquier persona que experimente una reacción alérgica debe ser examinada, aunque el control de los casos moderados se realiza en el hogar.

Algunas veces, a las personas que tienen antecedentes de alergia a los medicamentos se les puede suministrar el medicamento que la causa, después de un tratamiento previo con corticosteroides (prednisona) y con antihistamínicos (difenhidramina).

Las personas que tienen antecedentes de alergia a las mordeduras o picaduras de insectos pueden recibir instrucciones para llevar (y utilizar) un equipo de emergencia que contenga epinefrina inyectable y antihistamina masticable. También deben portar la etiqueta Medic-Alert o un brazalete o collar similar donde se advierta de su alergia.

Referencias:

The diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis: an updated practice parameter. J Allergy Clin Immunol . 2005 Mar;115(3 Suppl):S483-523.

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