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What is an EpiPen?

September 29, 2017

What is an EpiPen

Epinephrine auto-injectors such as an EpiPen can make all the difference, and are often seen as the one thing between life or death for people with severe allergies. EpiPen’s are frequently used for people who have severe allergies to bee stings, or for those with severe allergies to foods such as peanuts or seafood. These severe allergies often trigger anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, meaning the person having the severe allergic reaction goes into shock that constricts the airways, r [Read More]

When to Use an EpiPen?

August 18, 2017

When to Use an EpiPen

You may have heard of the terms “Anaphylaxis,” or “anaphylactic shock” before. This occurs when a person has a bad allergic reaction and goes into shock, resulting in inadequate blood flow going to critical organs in the body. When someone experiences severe allergic symptoms from eating peanuts, getting stung or bitten by insects (bees), taking medication (penicillin), touching latex, these allergies can trigger this anaphylactic reaction; a potentially life-threatening reaction that is basicall [Read More]

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