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==Prevention and management== The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is [[epinephrine (medication)|epinephrine]] [[intramuscular|injection into a muscle]], [[intravenous fluid]]s, then placing the person "in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow".<ref name=NIH2015/><ref name=EAACI2014>{{cite journal|author=The EAACI Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines Group|title=Anaphylaxis: guidelines from the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.|journal=Allergy|date=August 2014|volume=69|issue=8|pages=1026β45|pmid=24909803|doi=10.1111/all.12437|s2cid=11054771}}</ref> Additional doses of epinephrine may be required.<ref name=NIH2015/> Other measures, such as [[antihistamine]]s and [[corticosteroids|steroids]], are complementary.<ref name=NIH2015/> Carrying an [[epinephrine autoinjector]], commonly called an "epipen", and identification regarding the condition is recommended in people with a history of anaphylaxis.<ref name=NIH2015/> Immediately contacting ambulance / EMT services is always strongly recommended, regardless of any on-site treatment.<ref name="Overview - Anaphylaxis"/> Getting to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible is absolutely required in all cases, even if it appears to be getting better.<ref name="Overview - Anaphylaxis"/>
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