Anaphylaxis: a public health issueAnaphylaxis is currently recognized as a severe, immediate systemic allergic or hypersensitivity reaction characterized by rapid onset and the potential to endanger life through respiratory and cardiovascular compromise. 1 Anaphylaxis can be considered a syndrome with a constellation of features and signs, not pathognomonic of only one disease.This multi-faceted condition can manifest at any age, and all healthcare professionals may be faced with it.All anaphylaxis guidelines 2-5 consistently highlight the possibility of death during an anaphylactic episode.
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