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Asthmatic Kids with Food Allergies Need Second Dose of Epinephrine

Posted on July 28, 2008

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, dagmar heymans Most individuals with life-threatening allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis are advised to carry two doses of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen 2-Pak), administered in cases of severe allergic reaction.Although some people may not need the second dose, in some cases, the second dose may spell the difference between life and death. A recent study indicates that nearly 1-of-5 cases of food-induced anaphylaxis in children required a second dose of epinephrine, and nearly all of those who required multiple doses of epinephrine also...

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