Epinephrine use for anaphylaxis: Too seldom, too late

During the past 20 years, food allergy has dramatically increased, with a concomitant increased risk for anaphylaxis.1 Anaphylaxis is "a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death."2 Foods are one of the common causes of anaphylaxis3 over medications and insect stings, and food allergy has become a worldwide concern. Anaphylaxis is inadequately treated most of the time4 because of inconsistent signs and symptoms; anaphylaxis can manifest differently in the same person, even when triggered by the same allergen.

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