The EpiPenAnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis 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 stings, medications, vaccines, latex products, blood transfusions, and painkillers. Some of the symptoms of this condition include: hives, tingling in the mouth, swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty breathing, abdominal cramps, vomiting or diarrhea, eczema or soreness. rash, coughing or wheezing, loss of consciousness and dizziness. Doctors such as clinicians and allergists specialize in diagnosing anaphylaxis. Diagnosing people with anaphylaxis helps reduce risk factors that can lead to anaphylactic shock. Doctors may also use skin tests and sometimes blood tests to detect the allergen that is causing a person to go into anaphylactic shock. 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 carry out studies on the toxin found and produced by the tentacles of a jellyfish, specifically the Portuguese man o' war. These two scientists were Charles Richet and Paul Portier. They were able to isolate this toxin and then tried to vaccinate the dogs. They did this so they could find protection, or “prophylaxis,” against the toxin. They found that subsequent small doses of the toxin resulted in a dramatic new illness. This disease involved a rapid onset of breathing difficulties and led to death within 30 minutes. Richet and Portier called this new disease "anaphylaxis" or "against the pro... ... middle of paper ...... Due to this increase in allergies, it was vital that the EpiPen be created. Since the EpiPen was created patented and made public; millions of prescriptions have been 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, a 36 percent increase in four years. Thanks to this necessary extra epinephrine, many lives have been saved thanks to the immediate effects of the EpiPen during an anaphylaxis attack. Although this treatment does not completely treat the allergic reaction, it eases and slows down symptoms that could easily kill lives if not administered instantly. Some symptoms include a reduction in swelling and opening of blocked airways. Now millions of people around the world can live at ease knowing that they can feel safe in their daily lives without worrying about hylaxia..