The EpiPenAnaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be fatal. It can affect multiple organs, including the heart and lungs, and can be triggered by foods and food additives, insect bites, medicines, vaccines, latex products, blood transfusions and painkillers. Some of the symptoms of this disease include: hives, tingling in the mouth, swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty breathing, abdominal cramps, vomiting or diarrhea, eczema or rash, cough or wheezing, loss of consciousness, and dizziness. Doctors such as hymnologists and allergists specialize in diagnosing anaphylaxis. Diagnoses of individuals with anaphylaxis help reduce risk factors that can lead to anaphylactic shock. Doctors may also use skin tests and sometimes blood tests to find the allergen causing anaphylactic shock in an individual. The doctor can then prescribe appropriate medical treatment. Cv.fWr!Gc ).!:::_ History of anaphylaxisThe history of anaphylaxis began 100 years ago on the yacht of Prince Albert I of Monaco. Prince Albert I invited two Parisian scientists to conduct studies on the toxin found and produced by 'anaphylaxis tentacles of a jellyfish, in particular the Portuguese Man O'war. These two scientists were Charles Richet and Paul Portier. They managed to isolate this toxin and subsequently tried to vaccinate the dogs. They did this so they could provide protection, or "prophylaxis," against the toxin. They found that small successive doses of the toxin resulted in a dramatic new illness. This disease resulted in rapid onset of breathing difficulties and caused death within 30 minutes. Richet and Portier called this new disease "anaphylaxis" or "against the pros... ... middle of paper ...... due to this increase in allergies, it was vital that the EpiPen was created. Since the EpiPen was patented and made public; millions of prescriptions were filled for the EpiPen. One study found that doctors prescribed 1.4 million EpiPens in 2003, and by 2007 that number had reached 1.9 million. 36% increase in a short four-year time frame. With this excess of adrenaline needed, many lives have been saved due to the immediate effects of the EpiPen on an attack of anaphylaxis. Although this treatment does not completely treat the allergic reaction, it does. relieves and slows symptoms that could easily take lives if not administered immediately. Some symptoms include reducing swelling and opening blocked airways. Now, millions of people around the world can live at ease knowing they can feel safe in their daily lives without worrying about abolition..