Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Authors and EditorsAuthor: Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPEditor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Previous contributing authors and editors: John A Calomeni, MD, JD, Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Seton Medical Center; Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM, Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2007 Next Page: (Page 14 of 15) Viewer Comments & ReviewsAnaphylaxis - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:Please describe your experience with anaphylaxis |
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