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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

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Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. Both conditions can range in severity from benign to life threatening (Wilkerson 2012).

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ToxCard: Iron

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1 The incidence of iron overdose and iron ingestion related deaths has significantly decreased over time, likely attributable to federal regulation. 1 Commercially available formulations of iron have varying elemental components. 1 Table 1: Iron content of various preparations. 1 Obtain a single view abdominal x-ray.

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