Recognize common presentations of anaphylaxis and stop under-treating this deadly allergic reaction with tips from Dr. Olajumoke Fadugba, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania! We review the basic pathophysiology and the standard criteria for diagnosing anaphylaxis, treatment basics, the primary importance of epinephrine, and the utility of adjunctive therapies. Also included are great tips on counseling patients about auto-injectable epinephrine, and a reminder not to panic...even when you inject your own thumb?! ACP members can claim CME-MOC credit at https://acponline.org/curbsiders (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date). Full show notes available at https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast. Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at [email protected]. Credits Writer (interview, show notes & CME questions) and cover art: Emi Okamoto MD Infographic by: Emi Okamoto MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham MD Editors: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Guest: Olajumoke Fadugba MD Special thanks to Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH for booking!

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