anaphylactoid reaction

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anaphylactoid reaction

[¦an·ə·fə¦lak‚tȯid rē′ak·shən]

(medicine)

A nonallergic reaction resembling anaphylaxis and depending on the toxicity of the inductant.

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Symptoms such as urticaria and anaphylactoid reactions do not stem from true allergic reactions as one would expect after ingesting food or other immune-system-provoking substance.

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All iron replacement products have potential life-threatening anaphylactoid reactions (e.

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No control skin tests were carried out and, on the basis of the patient's lack of previous exposure and non-elevated serum IgE levels, an anaphylactoid reaction caused by liberated histamine seemed likely.

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Anaphylactoid reactions with gastrointestinal contrast media.

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A confirmed case of acute allergic-type reaction has been defined as an episode of anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reaction characterized by angioedema (particularly swelling of lips/mouth, tongue, throat, or eyelids) or urticaria.

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But she was suddenly hit by an anaphylactoid reaction - a rapid allergic reaction which can affect multiple parts of the body.

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Special Considerations: Urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, and shock might signal an allergic or anaphylactoid reaction.

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Whenever mast cell mediator release occurs by a direct, non-IgE- mediated process, the term anaphylactoid reaction should be used.

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Immediate hypersensitivity can be divided into three types or syndromes: allergy, anaphylaxis, and anaphylactoid reaction.

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Some individuals, especially those with severe asthma, may have an anaphylactoid reaction to sulfites.