A panel of allergists and emergency physicians recommended immediate administration of epinephrine in case of suspected anaphylaxis, even if the emergency care physician is not sure about the symptoms to be of an anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening disorder. It can be difficult to recognize because it can mimic other conditions and is variable in its presentation.
The diagnosis of anaphylaxis is based primarily upon clinical symptoms and signs than laboratory tests, as well as a detailed description of the acute episode, including antecedent activities and events occurring within the preceding minutes to hours that refers to exposure to an allergen or insect bites etc. The major problem in treating anaphylaxis is tis differential diagnosis from other clinical manifestations of similar symptoms such as Vasodepressor reaction, hereditary angioedema,…
