Common anaphylaxis triggers include Foods such as peanuts, tree-nuts, fish, shellfish and others Medications- such as antibiotics, aspirin, intravenous contrast Insect stings and bites- from wasps, bees, fire ants, hornets, yellow jackets Latex Rarely, exercise is a cause of anaphylaxis- in some cases, exercise after eating certain foods or exercising in certain temperatures. A history [...]

Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergy. Normally, the immune system defends the body against threats such as bacteria and viruses. An allergy is when a person’s immune system reacts abnormally to something it’s exposed to- for example, food, pollen, animal dander, insect bites or medication. The immune system releases chemicals in response to the trigger. [...]