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Anaphylaxis: Life-threatening allergic reaction. What is this? What to do?

Posted on March 22, 2021 by drlesliegreenberg

Anaphylaxis: Life-threatening allergic reaction.  What is this?  What to do? Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that usually occurs within 2 hours of allergen-exposure.  This is pretty rare, but important to know the symptoms.  The two peak age ranges for … Continue reading →

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Peanut allergies in infants

Posted on February 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Peanut allergies in infants.  The New England Journal of Medicine published an update on peanut allergies in infants and what to do to decrease them. Did you know? 2% of US children have a peanut allergy Peanut allergy is the … Continue reading →

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Anaphylaxis. The worst-of-the-worst allergic reactions.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

One question I ask every new patient is “Are you allergic to anything?”   I need to know.  The goal is to avoid an allergic reaction, especially anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.  Frequently it is not anticipated and … Continue reading →

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