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» Allergic Reaction: Severe
   Presents definition of anaphylactic shock, causes, prevention, and treatment.
   http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13675

» Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergy
   Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm

» Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settings
   Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
   http://www.oma.org/phealth/allergy.htm

» BBC Health: First Aid Action: Caring for Adults with Anaphylaxis
   Interactive quiz covers causes and how to help, including when the person is unconscious.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid/

» Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Rooms
   Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/about/news/release/1999/1-latex-glove.htm

» eMedicine Online Text: Allergic Reaction
   Presents pathophysiology, prevalence, morbidity, presentation and physical findings, common causes, prehospital and emergency department care, medications, and follow-up care.
   http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic25.htm