The term 'anaphylaxis' was coined by Richet and Portier over 100 years ago while investigating the rapid onset of extreme respiratory distress, vomiting and diarrhoea, and cardiovascular collapse in dogs injected with repeated sublethal doses of a toxin from...

Traditionally, physicians are trained to diagnose and treat anaphylaxis as an acute emergency in a health care setting. In addition to this crucial and time-honored role, we should be cognizant of our wider responsibility to (1) provide a risk assessment for...

Asthma is an inflammatory disease and current best management aims to reduce the inflammation already present and curtail exposure to pro-inflammatory agents. Some examples include the use of corticosteroids and antileukotrienes, avoiding cats and reducing exposure to...