Accompanying Information
Myth: “Give antihistamine first.”
Fact: Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis. Antihistamines are slow to act and haven’t been shown to prevent or stop anaphylaxis. For more on dealing with an allergic emergency see If There’s an Emergency in the Living Confidently with Food Allergies Handbook.
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