Originally produced by Information Television Network, 2010.

Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

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Introduction: anaphylaxis: what you should know about an allergic emergency (1:21) -- Initial symptoms and risk factors (1:44) -- A misguided immune response (2:01) -- Incidence of anaphylaxis (1:42) -- Identifying the cause (3:00) -- Management and prevention (1:59) -- Self-administered epinephrine (2:20) -- A young allergy sufferer (2:19) -- Keys to dealing with anaphylactic reactions in children and adults (1:49) -- An allergy epidemic in developed countries (2:39) -- Living with severe allergies (2:35) -- Credits: anaphylaxis: what you should know about an allergic emergency (0:30).

Up to 12 million Americans may suffer from anaphylactic allergies: allergies that can kill. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that involves a number of body systems and can be fatal within minutes. It is caused by allergies to certain foods, insect stings, medications, latex, or other allergens. There are up to 2,000 episodes of anaphylaxis per every 100,000 people in the United States each year. This program highlights ways to prevent anaphylaxis, shows how it is diagnosed, and discusses the available emergency treatments that can truly be life-saving.

9 & up.

DVD.

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