Have you had a Severe Allergic Reaction?

A common reason for people to come to an allergist is for an evaluation of a "severe allergic reaction". This term can mean many different things, from urticaria and angioedema to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Typically, the allergist plays the role of the detective in these cases, and has to determine the cause of the person's reaction. Many triggers can cause severe allergic reactions, especially foods, medications, insect stings and latex exposure.

Want to find out more? Read all about anaphylaxis.