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Epinephrine

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Epinephrine Defined

One of two chemicals (the other is norepinephrine) released by the adrenal gland that increases the speed and force of heart beats. It dilates the airways to improve breathing and narrows blood vessels in the skin and intestine so that an increased flow of blood reaches the muscles and allows them to cope with the demands of exercise.

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Kids' best friend: Dog brightens up children's visits to center

Published August 28, 2008, 2:13 am, Montgomery Advertiser

When Crystal Gregory brought her new dog to work, she had no idea what a difference her little Yorkshire terrier, Penny Lane, would make in the lives of her colleagues and those they serve.

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Video: New Survey Shows Three in Four School Nurses Have Students at Risk for Severe Allergic Reactions Who Do Not ...

Published August 27, 2008, 5:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

A new survey conducted by the National Association of School Nurses found that 72% of school nurses have students with a known history of allergies or prior use of epinephrine whose parents have not provided the school with auto-injectable epinephrine.

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No waiting to inhale

Published August 26, 2008, 9:01 pm, The Suncoast News Pasco

Gianna Colucci was excited about starting middle school this year. When she and her mom, Angie, went to Bayonet Point Middle School to get her schedule and supply list, however, the wind was suddenly taken out of her sails.

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Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm

Published August 26, 2008, 12:36 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm Category: Health News Created: 8/26/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008

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Meds Shmeds, Gimme Fries

Published August 23, 2008, 1:47 pm, Newsweek

One study found that 74 percent of teens dramatically overestimate their ability to manage their asthma.

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FDA Requires Additional Information On DORIBAX For Treatment Of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Published August 22, 2008, 5:14 am, Medical News Today

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD) announced that the U.S.

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  • Information Day For Life Threatening Allergies: (NC)-Your teenage son has a food allergy to peanuts and the best way to save his life during an allergic reaction is to keep the injectable adrenaline, also called epinephrine, near at all times. It

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