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fact SheetAnaphylaxisAnaphylaxisWhat are allergies?An allergy is when the immune system reacts to substances (allergens) in the environment which are usually harmless ( food proteins, pollen, dust mites). what is anaphylaxis ? anaphylaxis is a severe, often rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening. what causes anaphylaxis ? anaphylaxis is most commonly caused by food allergies. Any food can cause an allergic reaction, however nine foods cause 90% of reactions in Australia, these are: peanuts tree nuts ( hazelnuts, cashews, almonds) egg cow s milk wheat soybean fish shellfish sesame. Other causes of anaphylaxis include: insect stings and bites medications are the signs and symptoms?
Fact Sheet Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis What are allergies? An allergy is when the immune system reacts to substances (allergens) in the environment which are usually harmless (e.g. food proteins,
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