Anaphylaxis
How this condition is diagnosed
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Medically reviewed by Carina Fung, PharmD, BCPPS on October 17, 2019
Anaphylaxis signs and diagnosis
A diagnosis of anaphylaxis[25] will likely involve your provider asking you questions about reactions you’ve had to certain substances, including:- Particular foods
- Medications
- Latex
- Insect stings
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