How does an allergic reaction really work?

21/01/2021 15 min Episodio 25
How does an allergic reaction really work?

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What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Have you ever wondered what's really happening during an allergic reaction? What is really causing:HivesSwellingTrouble breathing VomitingLow blood pressureHigh heart rateThis episode tells how allergy cells - specifically mast cells - send out their cannonballs (ahem, degranulate) to wreak the havoc that is anaphylaxis. Visit Food Allergy and Your Kiddo to learn more about anaphylaxis and other food allergy issues!~ Dr. HoytLooking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents. Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.Are you in need of an allergist in your area? AAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderWould like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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