Life Threatening Allergies:

Allergic reactions can span a wide range of severity of symptoms. The most severe and potentially life-threatening reaction is anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis refers to a collection of symptoms affecting multiple systems in the body, the most dangerous of which include a compromised respiratory system and shock. Bee / Wasp stings are a common cause of life threatening allergic reactions as well as foods such as peanuts, tree nuts , milk, wheat, soy, fish and eggs.   At present the only treatments for severe allergies / anaphylaxis are to avoid the allergen or emergency administration of epinephrine and/or diphenhydramine in the event of exposure, followed by initiation of the EMS response system.   OCSU Schools work with students, their parents and their health care provider to ensure that the classroom and entire school experience is safe for all students.  For more information: