Pediatric Anaphylaxis: A 20-Year Retrospective Analysis.
adolescents
allergic diseases
anaphylaxis
children
intramuscular adrenaline
Journal
Journal of clinical medicine
ISSN: 2077-0383
Titre abrégé: J Clin Med
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101606588
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 Sep 2022
07 Sep 2022
Historique:
received:
30
06
2022
revised:
31
08
2022
accepted:
02
09
2022
entrez:
23
9
2022
pubmed:
24
9
2022
medline:
24
9
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Anaphylaxis is a steadily increasing global problem defined as an acute hypersensitivity multisystem reaction that is potentially fatal. In the pediatric age, the leading cause is food. In other allergic diseases, intrinsic heterogeneity has been reported in the clinical presentation, severity, and triggers of anaphylaxis. This study analyzes the features and management approach of the anaphylactic reactions in children evaluated at the pediatric clinic in Pavia. A retrospective study was conducted on patients with anaphylaxis between 2001 and 2021. A total of 148 patients with a median age of 5 years were enrolled, and 80% of the patients had other atopic comorbidities that were correlated with the severity of anaphylaxis. The main trigger of anaphylaxis was food. Most reactions involved mucocutaneous, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, and occurred at home. Adrenaline was administered only in a minority of cases. Considering that anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt management, the use of adrenaline should be implemented. Our data also suggest the importance of educating and spreading awareness of anaphylactic management within the medical community.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Anaphylaxis is a steadily increasing global problem defined as an acute hypersensitivity multisystem reaction that is potentially fatal. In the pediatric age, the leading cause is food. In other allergic diseases, intrinsic heterogeneity has been reported in the clinical presentation, severity, and triggers of anaphylaxis. This study analyzes the features and management approach of the anaphylactic reactions in children evaluated at the pediatric clinic in Pavia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
METHODS
A retrospective study was conducted on patients with anaphylaxis between 2001 and 2021.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A total of 148 patients with a median age of 5 years were enrolled, and 80% of the patients had other atopic comorbidities that were correlated with the severity of anaphylaxis. The main trigger of anaphylaxis was food. Most reactions involved mucocutaneous, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, and occurred at home. Adrenaline was administered only in a minority of cases.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Considering that anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt management, the use of adrenaline should be implemented. Our data also suggest the importance of educating and spreading awareness of anaphylactic management within the medical community.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36142932
pii: jcm11185285
doi: 10.3390/jcm11185285
pmc: PMC9502364
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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