The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Anaphylaxis

Terry Graedon - June 27, 2024

Show 1390: How Insurance Company Rejections Impact Medical Care

Joe Graedon - January 5, 2023

Prednisone Side Effects: Deal With The Devil?

Terry Graedon - November 18, 2024 - 7 comments

What Are the Alternatives to an EpiPen? neffy?

There are alternative ways to deliver an epinephrine shot in an emergency due to severe allergic reactions. What about neffy nasal spray?

Terry Graedon - June 20, 2022

Wasp Sting Was Nearly Fatal

Joe Graedon - March 7, 2022

Lisinopril Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening: Beware Angioedema and ACE Inhibitors!

Joe Graedon - May 17, 2018

Are You Highly Allergic? What To Do About EpiPen Shortage?

Joe Graedon - May 8, 2017

High Drug Prices Shielded by Soaring Lobbying Budgets

Joe Graedon - October 3, 2016

How Can Orphan Drugs Be So Outrageously Expensive?

Joe Graedon - August 25, 2016

EpiPen Price Increase Outrages Americans

The EpiPen price increase has triggered a media firestorm. The CEO defends the $600 price because the system is broken and a $300 coupon solves the problem.

Terry Graedon - August 4, 2014

Could a Yellow Jacket Sting Be Lethal?

Terry Graedon - July 14, 2014

Life-Threatening Allergy to Meat Is Triggered by Tick Bites

Terry Graedon - May 28, 2012

Sting Shots Could Save a Life

Terry Graedon - May 14, 2012

Bee-Ware Yellow Jacket Allergy

Yellow jacket allergy can be life threatening.

Terry Graedon - January 30, 2012

Mango Skin Allergy Mimics Poison Ivy

Some people have a mango skin allergy that results in an itchy rash similar to poison ivy. That is because mango skin contains urushiol, the offending agent.

Terry Graedon - November 24, 2009

EpiPen Is Lifesaver for Allergic Reaction

Joe Graedon - August 30, 2004

Stinging Insects Hold Reader Hostage