The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 666-668, October 1994

The use of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis☆

From the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology U.S.A.

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☆ Prepared for the Insect Committee, Anaphylaxis Committee, and Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee of the Food, Drug and Anaphylaxis Interest Section under the direction of: David B.K. Golden, MD, Howard J. Schwartz, MD, David F. Graft, MD, and S. Allen Bock, MD.

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The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 666-668, October 1994

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