Anaphylactic Shock
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Ontario boy dies from suspected anaphylaxis after allegedly receiving wrong treat at Dairy QueenAn eight-year-old boy died of a severe allergic reaction after he was allegedly given the wrong treat at a Dairy Queen in Kingston.CanadaMay 28
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Woman meets theatre usher she credits with saving her lifeA woman who went into anaphylactic shock while at a movie theatre in Saskatoon meets the usher who helped save her life.CanadaMar 8, 2018
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Reality check: Is it safe to use an expired EpiPen in the event of anaphylaxis?A new study by University of California, San Diego finds EpiPens can still be potent up to four years past their expiration dates.HealthMay 9, 2017
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Peanut allergy alert: Mom shares tragedy of daughter, Myriam Ducre-Lemay, who kissed boyfriend and diedMyriam Ducre-Lemay hadn’t told her new boyfriend about her peanut allergies. She suffered from a severe allergic reaction and died after they kissed.HealthJun 10, 2016
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UBC researcher finds many parents don’t know how to use EpiPenAn EpiPen can be a lifesaver in the palm of your hand. The only problem is too many parents don't know how to use them properly.HealthMay 17, 2016
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Allergists in high demand in ManitobaSpring is here, and for allergy sufferers, it means dealing with itchy, watery eyes and runny noses - and for many, a long wait to see a specialist.May 6, 2014
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