Epidemiology of anaphylaxis in the United States

• Published in: Current allergy and asthma reports Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 30 - 35
• Main Authors: Matasar, Matthew J, Neugut, Alfred I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Springer Nature B.V 01.01.2003
• Subjects: Allergies; Anaphylaxis - epidemiology; Anaphylaxis - etiology; Animals; Disease Susceptibility - epidemiology; Disease Susceptibility - etiology; Europe - epidemiology; Humans; Incidence; Risk Factors; Syndrome; United States - epidemiology; United States; Europe

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a syndrome of dermatologic and systemic signs and symptoms, at times including cardiovascular collapse from distributive shock. Although it is recognized that the incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing, the extent of it...