Tag: anaphylaxis
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Heroic Flight Rescue: Crew and Passengers Act Fast as Passenger Suffers Anaphylactic Shock Over Pilbara Flight
A Routine Flight Turns Into a Medical Emergency A Virgin Australia flight bound for the Pilbara region of Western Australia faced an abrupt turn from routine travel to life-saving crisis management when a passenger went into anaphylactic shock mid-air. The incident occurred on a flight traveling to Newman, a key mining hub about 1,170 kilometres…
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Virgin flight rescue: Anaphylaxis saved by crew in Pilbara
Life-threatening situation on board a Virgin Australia flight A routine journey to a mining heartland in Western Australia took a dramatic turn when a passenger experienced a severe allergic reaction mid-flight. The man, identified as a resident of Newman in the Pilbara region, began showing signs of anaphylaxis on board, prompting a rapid response from…
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Virgin Flight to WA’s Pilbara Heroic Medical Response Ends in Safe Landing
In-Flight Medical Emergency Sparks Quick Thinking What began as a routine Virgin Australia flight to the mining hub of Western Australia rapidly turned into a high-stakes medical emergency. A passenger, a man from Newman, was struck by a severe allergic reaction—anaphylaxis—shortly after takeoff. The incident unfolded on board a commercial flight en route to the…
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Understanding OFC risks in asthmatic children: Safer testing through better screening
Overview: Why oral food challenges (OFCs) matter for children Oral food challenges are a critical tool in pediatric allergy care. They help determine whether a child has outgrown a food allergy or still reacts to a specific antigen. While generally safe when conducted in a controlled hospital setting, OFCs carry a small risk of allergic…
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Understanding food challenge risks in asthmatic children
Understanding the risk factors of oral food challenges in asthmatic children Oral food challenges (OFCs) are a cornerstone of diagnosing and managing pediatric food allergies. A recent retrospective study published in Nutrients analyzes 205 OFCs performed in a single pediatric center to understand which preexisting conditions raise the likelihood of a reaction during testing. The…