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Aytekin Güvenir F, Turgay Yağmur İ, Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E. Alternative Drug Safety in Children with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Hypersensitivity. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38815557 DOI: 10.1159/000538877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used in the pediatric age group as pain relievers, antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Since NSAIDs are used in many medical conditions, there is a need for alternative NSAIDs to be used safely in people with hypersensitivity reactions. Selective and partially selective COX-2 inhibitors and weak COX-1 inhibitors are generally used as safe alternative drugs. The aim of this study was to evaluate safe NSAIDs determined by oral provocation tests (OPTs) according to phenotypes in children with NSAID hypersensitivity reactions. METHODS The results of the oral provocation test performed with alternative NSAIDs (paracetamol, meloxicam, nimesulide, celecoxib) in patients followed up with the diagnosis of NSAID hypersensitivity reaction in the Pediatric Immunology and Allergy Department between January 2015 and February 2023 were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS During the study period, 91 patients underwent OPTs with 109 alternative drugs 48 (52.7%) of whom were girls, with a median age of 15 years. 91 patients had a history of reactions to 117 drugs. As an alternative NSAID; OPT was performed with paracetamol in 58 patients, meloxicam in 44 patients, nimesulide in 5 patients, and celecoxib in 2 patients. Since 15 patients used paracetamol safely at home, no tests were performed with paracetamol. Reactions were observed in 3 of the 73 patients (4.1%) who underwent OPT with paracetamol and in 2 of the 44 (4.5%) who underwent OPT with meloxicam. Reactions to nimesulide were also observed in the latter 2 patients (2/5, 40%), but they appeared to tolerate celecoxib. No reaction was observed in the 2 patients who were tested with celecoxib. CONCLUSION Paracetamol, meloxicam, and nimesulide can be used as safe alternative drugs in most children with NSAID hypersensitivity. Selective COX-2 inhibitors should be tried as an alternative in patients who cannot tolerate them.
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- Funda Aytekin Güvenir
- Department of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey,
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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Oztop N, Vitus MV, Faihs V, Kugler C, Biedermann T, Brockow K. Test Panel of Hidden Allergens for "Idiopathic Anaphylaxis" Reveals Wheat Allergy Dependent on Augmentation Factors as Common Final Diagnosis. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2024:S2213-2198(24)00568-3. [PMID: 38821438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic anaphylaxis (IA) is an unresolved concern. Hidden allergens may be relevant in IA and in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity (NSAID-HS). OBJECTIVE To identify hidden elicitors for IA and NSAID-HS by a skin prick test (SPT) (13 allergens) and allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) panel (12 allergens) and to determine the value of each tested allergen. METHODS We retrospectively included all patients from 2018 to 2021 referred with a suspicion of IA or NSAID-HS by history in whom SPT and/or sIgE to allergens of the IA panel were performed. Patient characteristics from patients' records included comorbidities, history and symptoms of anaphylaxis, serum baseline tryptase level, total IgE level, SPT, sIgE, challenge results, and final diagnoses. RESULTS A total of 134 patients (77 female, mean age 39.7 ± 14.6 years) were included. Median serum baseline tryptase and total IgE levels were 4.23 μg/L and 133.5 kU/L, respectively. Allergologic workup with the IA panel resulted in positive SPT and sIgE in 61 (47%) and 66 (60%) patients, respectively. In those, confirmation or exclusion of allergy, mostly by challenge, led to a definitive diagnosis in 61 of 134 patients (46%). Skin prick test was most frequently positive to gluten (22.4%) and sIgE to ω5-gliadin (21.6%), which correlated with the history (r = 0.310, P < .001; and r = 0.407, P < .001, respectively). In 28 of 134 patients (21%) with initially suspected IA or NSAID-HS, challenges confirmed occult food allergy in which wheat allergy dependent on augmentation factors was the most frequent cause of anaphylaxis (19%). CONCLUSIONS Wheat allergy dependent on augmentation factors should be considered in all patients with anaphylaxis of unknown cause or after NSAID intake.
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- Nida Oztop
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany; Department of Adult Immunology and Allergic Diseases, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany.
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Sánchez J, Jaimes F, García E, Zakzuk J, Cardona R, Velasquez M. Risk calculator of the clinical response to antihistamines in chronic urticaria: Development and internal validation. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0295791. [PMID: 38394074 PMCID: PMC10889609 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Early detection of CSU patients with low probability of a clinical response with antihistamines could undergo prompt initiation of therapeutic alternatives. The aim of the study was to develop and internally validate a model for predicting the clinical response to antihistamines in adult patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), who consult allergology and dermatology care centers. A cohort of CSU patients, recruited from four participating centers, were followed up for 12 months. Fifteen candidate variables were selected to be included in the multivariate model and then internal validation was done with bootstrap analysis with 1000 simulations. The outcome variable, clinical response to antihistamines, was evaluated with the UAS (Urticaria Activity Score) scale for seven days: "No response to antihistamines" was defined as UAS7 ≥7 points after at least one month with a maximum dose of antihistamines, while "Response to antiH1" was defined as UAS7 ≤6 points for at least three months with the use of antiH1. A total of 790 patients were included. Among the different models analyzed, the model that included age, angioedema, anxiety/depression, time with the disease, NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) intolerance, and UAS7 baseline was considered the one with the best performance (accuracy 0.675, HL 0.87, AUC 0.727). The internal validation analyses demonstrated good consistency of the model. In conclusion, this prediction model identifies the probability of response to antihistamines in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria. The model could be useful for a personalized therapeutic approach according to individual patient risk.
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- Jorge Sánchez
- Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy, "IPS University" Clinic, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Internal Medicine Department, “San Vicente” Clinic, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Health Economics Research Group, ALZAK Foundation, Immunological Research Institute, University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
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- Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy, "IPS University" Clinic, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Chang SL, Lai CH, Lin GC, Chen YM, Lee MH, Hsu HS, Chen IC. Genetic Susceptibility of HLA Alleles to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Hypersensitivity in the Taiwanese Population. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3273. [PMID: 38137494 PMCID: PMC10741656 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes are important in many immune processes and contribute to many adverse drug reactions. Whether genetic variations in the HLA region are associated with non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) hypersensitivity remains uncertain. Therefore, the aim of our study was to identify HLA genetic variations in patients with NSAID hypersensitivity in the Taiwanese population. METHODS This hospital-based, retrospective case-control study enrolled 37,156 participants with NSAID exposure from the Taiwan Precision Medicine Initiative (TPMI), who were all genotyped and imputed to fine map HLA typing. Our study assigned 1217 cases to the NSAID allergy group and 12,170 controls to a matched group. Logistic regression analyses were utilized to explore associations between HLA alleles and NSAID hypersensitivity. RESULTS Overall, 13,387 patients were genotyped for eight major HLA alleles. Allele frequencies were different between the two groups. In the NSAID allergy group, the genotype frequencies of HLA-A*02:01, HLA-A*34:01, and HLA-DQA1*06:01 were found to be markedly elevated compared to the control group, a significance that persisted even after applying the Bonferroni correction. Furthermore, the risk of NSAID allergy demonstrated a significant association with HLA-A*02:01 (OR = 1.29, p < 0.001) and HLA-A*34:01 (OR = 9.90, p = 0.001), in comparison to their respective counterparts. Notably, the genotype frequency of HLA-B*46:01 exhibited a significant increase in the severe allergy group when compared with the mild allergy group. CONCLUSIONS We identified HLA genotypes linked to the onset and severity of NSAID hypersensitivity. Our findings establish a basis for precision prescription in future clinical applications.
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- Szu-Ling Chang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan;
- Department of Postbaccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (Y.-M.C.)
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Postbaccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (Y.-M.C.)
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan;
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- Department of Postbaccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (Y.-M.C.)
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan;
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Science and Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan;
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Eraky AM, Wright A, McDonald D. Pseudo-Allergies in the Emergency Department: A Common Misdiagnosis of Hypersensitivity Type 1 Allergic Reaction. Cureus 2023; 15:e46536. [PMID: 37927771 PMCID: PMC10625449 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Type-1 hypersensitivity reaction represents an acute IgE-mediated reaction that can cause life-threatening conditions, such as anaphylactic shock, angioedema, and airway obstruction. Other reactions that can mimic type-1 hypersensitivity reactions include IgE-independent mast cell degranulation, bradykinin-mediated reactions, leukotrienes-mediated reactions, and pseudo-allergies. We use the term pseudo-allergy in this article for histamine-mediated reactions that are mast cell-independent. We did not discuss pseudo-allergic reactions that are not acute or life-threatening, such as celiac disease, Heiner's syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, and food protein-induced enterocolitis in our article because the emergency department is not the primary location to diagnose or treat these reactions. Herein, we present some allergic-like reactions that can be life-threatening, such as scombroid food poisoning (SFP), bradykinin-induced angioedema, IgE-independent angioedema, opioid-induced angioedema, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced hypersensitivity and angioedema. These reactions may have different treatments based on their mechanism of reaction. Histamine-mediated reactions, such as SFP, histamine-mediated angioedema, and mast cell degranulation induced by NSAIDs, and opioids can be treated with antihistamines, epinephrine, and corticosteroids. Bradykinin-induced angioedema, including hereditary angioedema and acquired angioedema, can be treated with fresh frozen plasma. Hereditary angioedema can be treated with many FDA-approved targeted medications, such as plasma-derived C1-INH, plasma kallikrein inhibitor (Ecallantide), and selective bradykinin-2 receptor antagonist (Icatibant). However, these targeted agents are not well-studied enough to be used for acquired angioedema. It is crucial for emergency medicine physicians to be familiar with and predict these reactions to prevent misdiagnosis, be prepared to treat these life-threatening conditions appropriately without delay and eliminate patients' exposure to any unnecessary investigations or treatments.
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- Akram M Eraky
- Emergency Medicine, Freeman Health System, Joplin, USA
- Emergency Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, Freeman Health System, Joplin, USA
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Sánchez J, García E, Lopez JF, Calle A, Buendia JA. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Tolerance After Biological Therapy in Patients With NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: A Randomized Comparative Trial. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2023; 11:2172-2179. [PMID: 37146885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2023.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are no prospective studies comparing how biological therapies affect nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) tolerance in NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease. OBJECTIVE To study the induction of NSAID tolerance after biological therapy in patients with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease. METHODS A prospective pilot study in a real-world clinic setting was conducted among subjects with severe asthma and type 2 inflammation. A random allocation of therapy was carried out: benralizumab, dupilumab, mepolizumab, or omalizumab. NSAID intolerance was confirmed by an oral challenge test (OCT) using acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA-OCT). The principal outcome was NSAID tolerance according to OCT before and after 6 months of each biological therapy (intragroup comparisons). As exploratory outcomes, we compared NSAID tolerance between biological therapies (intergroup comparisons). RESULTS A total of 38 subjects were included; 9 received benralizumab, 10 dupilumab, 9 mepolizumab, and 10 omalizumab. There was an increase in the concentration needed to produce a reaction during ASA-OCT with omalizumab (P < .001) and dupilumab (P = .004) but not with mepolizumab and benralizumab. Omalizumab and dupilumab achieved the highest frequency of NSAID tolerance (omalizumab 60%, dupilumab 40%, mepolizumab 22%, and benralizumab 22%). CONCLUSIONS Biological therapies for asthma are useful for inducing NSAID tolerance; however, in patients with type 2 inflammation and high levels of total IgE, atopy, and eosinophils, anti-IgE or anti-IL4/13 seem to be more effective than antieosinophilic therapies. Omalizumab and dupilumab increased ASA tolerance, whereas mepolizumab and benralizumab did not. Future trials will be able to clarify this finding.
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- Jorge Sánchez
- Hospital "Alma Mater de Antioquia, " Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy (GACE), University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
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- Surgical Medical Unit of Otorhinolaryngology (UNIMEQ-ORL), Bogotá, Colombia
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- Hospital "Alma Mater de Antioquia, " Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy (GACE), University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Hospital "Alma Mater de Antioquia, " Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy (GACE), University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Research Group in Pharmacology and Toxicology (INFARTO), University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Villarreal-González RV, Canel-Paredes A, Arias-Cruz A, Fraga-Olvera A, Delgado-Bañuelos A, Rico-Solís GA, Ochoa-García IV, Jiménez-Sandoval JO, Ramírez-Heredia J, Flores-González JV, Cortés-Grimaldo RM, Zecua-Nájera Y, Ortega-Cisneros M. [Drug allergy: Fundamental aspects in diagnosis and treatment.]. REVISTA ALERGIA MÉXICO 2023; 69:195-213. [PMID: 37218047 DOI: 10.29262/ram.v69i4.1181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Any substance used as a treatment for any disease can produce harmful or unpleasant events called adverse drug reactions (ADRs). They are due to inherent biological effects of the drug and are caused by immunological and non-immunological mechanisms. OBJECTIVES To describe the immunological mechanisms of hypersensitivity reactions (HSR) to drugs, their epidemiology, risk factors, classification, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. METHODS A review of the most current literature in English and Spanish was carried out, in the main databases, related to the HSR of various drug groups. RESULTS This study describes the terms used to define ADRs and HSRs, their classification and clinical manifestations, current diagnostic tools, treatment algorithms and prognosis of the most frequently used medications and with the highest prevalence of reported adverse events. CONCLUSION ADRs are a challenging entity, with a complex pathophysiology that has not been fully understood. Its approach requires a careful consideration since not all drugs have validated tests for their diagnosis nor a specific treatment. When indicating the use of any drug, the severity of the disease, the availability of other treatments and the potential risks of developing future adverse events should always be taken into consideration.
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- Rosalaura Virginia Villarreal-González
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina, Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Nuevo León, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina, Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Nuevo León, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina, Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Nuevo León, México
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- Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México; Hospital Amerimed, Quintana Roo, México
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- Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Hospital General Regional 58, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guanajuato, México
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- Departamento de Inmunología clínica y Alergia, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México; Hospital Regional Río Blanco, SESVER, Veracruz, México
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- Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México; Hospital MAC, Irapuato, Guanajuato, México
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- Departamento de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Pediatría del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Jalisco, México
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- Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México; Centro Médico San Carlos, Tlaxcala, México
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- Departamento de Inmunología Clínica y Alergia, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
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Tuncay G, Damadoglu E, Cihanbeylerden M, Can Bostan O, Kayıkcı H, Özer S, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Comparison of the clinical outcomes of patients with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease receiving aspirin or biologicals. J Asthma 2023:1-10. [PMID: 36971076 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2196567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD) is characterized by exacerbation of respiratory symptoms after NSAID intake. While research for specific treatment options continues in patients who cannot tolerate or are unresponsive to aspirin treatment after aspirin desensitization (ATAD), biologicals have emerged as a new therapeutic option in NERD patients. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life, and the sinonasal and respiratory outcomes of NERD patients treated with ATAD or biologicals. METHODS Patients who have been followed up at a tertiary care allergy center and who have been receiving at least one of ATAD, mepolizumab or omalizumab for at least six months were included. Evaluations were made using sinonasal outcome test (SNOT-22), asthma control test (ACT), short form-36 (SF-36), blood eosinophil counts, need for recurrent functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS), and asthma or rhinitis exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroids (OCS). RESULTS A total of 59 patients comprised of 35 (59%) females and 24 (41%) males with a mean age of 46.1 (min-max, 20-70) years were included. The baseline blood eosinophil count was higher, and a significant decrease in blood eosinophil counts was observed in the mepolizumab group compared to ATAD group (p = 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). At follow-up, the rate of recurrent FESS was lower in the group that received mepolizumab (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS In NERD patients, mepolizumab significantly decreased blood eosinophil counts and recurrent FESS. There was no significant difference between the patients receiving ATAD or mepolizumab regarding other clinical parameters.
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Sehanobish E, Asad M, Barbi M, Porcelli SA, Jerschow E. Aspirin Actions in Treatment of NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Front Immunol 2021; 12:695815. [PMID: 34305932 PMCID: PMC8297972 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.695815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-exacerbated respiratory disease (N-ERD) is characterized by nasal polyposis, chronic rhinosinusitis, adult-onset asthma and hypersensitive reactions to cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors. Among the available treatments for this disease, a combination of endoscopic sinus surgery followed by aspirin desensitization and aspirin maintenance therapy has been an effective approach. Studies have shown that long-term aspirin maintenance therapy can reduce the rate of nasal polyp recurrence in patients with N-ERD. However, the exact mechanism by which aspirin can both trigger and suppress airway disease in N-ERD remains poorly understood. In this review, we summarize current knowledge of aspirin effects in N-ERD, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and consider potential mechanistic pathways accounting for the effects of aspirin in N-ERD.
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- Esha Sehanobish
- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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Sánchez J, Diez S, Cardona R. Clinical Control of CSU with Antihistamines Allows for Tolerance of NSAID-Exacerbated Cutaneous Disease. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2020; 8:3577-3583.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.06.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Sanchez J, Velasquez M, Jaimes F. A protocol for the development and internal validation of a model to predict clinical response to antihistamines in urticaria patients. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239962. [PMID: 33022026 PMCID: PMC7537877 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Chronic urticaria causes a significant limitation to quality of life. In the literature, various studies can be found that have reviewed several clinical and laboratory markers, but none of these variables alone is sufficient to predict the patient's prognosis. In this study, we present a protocol to develop a prognostic model that can predict the clinical response of urticaria patients to antihistamines. This is a protocol for a bidirectional cohort study. Urticaria data will be routinely collected from a population of patients over 18 years old. A full multivariable logistic regression model will be fitted, following five steps: 1) Selection of predictive variables for the model; 2) Evaluation of the quality of the collected data and control of lost data; 3) Data statistical management; 4) Strategies to select the variables to include at the end of the model; 5) Evaluation of the performance of the different possible models (predictive accuracy) and selection of the best model. The performance and internal validation of the model will be assessed. Some clinical and paraclinical variables will be measured for further exploration.
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- Jorge Sanchez
- Group of Clinical and Experimental Allergy, "IPS University" Clinic, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Internal Medicine Department, "San Vicente" Clinic, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Sompornrattanaphan M, Jitvanitchakul Y, Malainual N, Wongsa C, Jameekornrak A, Theankeaw O, Thongngarm T. Dust mite ingestion-associated, exercise-induced anaphylaxis: a case report and literature review. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2020; 16:2. [PMID: 31911805 PMCID: PMC6945635 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-019-0399-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Oral mite anaphylaxis (OMA) is a condition characterized by severe allergic reactions after ingesting food containing dust mite-contaminated flour. Physical exertion is recognized as a common trigger factor inducing anaphylaxis. The association of OMA with exercise-induced anaphylaxis has rarely been reported. Case presentation We report a 29-year-old Thai woman who had dust mite ingestion-associated, exercise-induced anaphylaxis who tolerated the same bag of contaminated flour without exercise. A sample of contaminated cooking flour was examined under a light microscope. Living mites, Dermatophagoides farinae, were detected by a medical entomologist based on the morphology. We performed skin test to both mite-contaminated and newly opened Gogi® cooking flour, common aeroallergens, food allergens, and all other ingredients in the fried coconut rice cake 5 weeks after the anaphylactic episode. Specific IgE tests, using ImmunoCAP were also performed. Conclusions Dust mite ingestion-associated, exercise-induced anaphylaxis may be misdiagnosed as wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis and should be suspected in patients with anaphylaxis linked to food intake and exercise, but who have no apparent evidence to the index food ingredients on allergy workup.
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- Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan
- 1Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 2Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 3Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 1Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 1Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 1Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 1Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Yeung WYW, Park HS. Update on the Management of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Hypersensitivity. Yonsei Med J 2020; 61:4-14. [PMID: 31887794 PMCID: PMC6938782 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.1.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The clinical phenotypes of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) hypersensitivity are heterogeneous with various presentations including time of symptom onset, organ involvements, and underlying pathophysiology. Having a correct diagnosis can be challenging. Understanding their respective mechanisms as well as developing a comprehensive classification and diagnostic algorithm are pivotal for appropriate management strategy. Treatment modalities are based on the subtypes and severity of hypersensitivity reactions. Insights into the phenotypes and endotypes of hypersensitivity reactions enable personalized management in patients with suboptimal control of disease. This review updated the recent evidence of pathophysiology, classification, diagnostic algorithm, and management of NSAID hypersensitivity reactions.
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- Wan Yin Winnie Yeung
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea.
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Clinical Characterization of Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria according to Anti-TPO IgE Levels. J Immunol Res 2019; 2019:4202145. [PMID: 31886301 PMCID: PMC6925798 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4202145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a heterogeneous disease with some frequent comorbidities like autoimmune diseases, drug reactions, and inducible urticaria. IgE antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO IgE) could be associated with some of these clinical characteristics. Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of CSU patients, according to the presence of anti-TPO IgE in serum. Methods Anti-TPO IgE levels were measured during the clinical control period (Urticaria Activity Score, 0 point) and exacerbation period (≥3 points) in 100 CSU patients. Patients with self-reported exacerbation of skin involvement by foods, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and physical triggers underwent controlled challenge tests. Results We identified 2 groups of patients: (1) patients with anti-TPO IgE during the clinical control period or during an exacerbation, who had a higher frequency of atopy, asthma, and positive challenge test results with NSAIDs and (2) patients without anti-TPO IgE during any period, who had a higher frequency of positive challenge test results for inducible urticaria. Among the first group (anti-TPO IgE at any point), we identified 3 subgroups: patients with anti-TPO IgE during the clinical control period (n = 12); patients with anti-TPO IgE during the clinical control period and significantly increased levels during an urticaria exacerbation (n = 18); and patients with anti-TPO IgE only during an exacerbation (n = 13). None of the patients with self-reported food reactions had a positive challenge test result. Conclusion Anti-TPO IgE is a useful biomarker for differentiating between clinical phenotypes of patients with CSU. Elevation of anti-TPO IgE during exacerbation periods supports an association between this autoantibody and the pathogenesis of urticaria.
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Eaddy Norton A, Broyles AD. Drug allergy in children and adults: Is it the double X chromosome? Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2018; 122:148-155. [PMID: 30465863 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This article reviews the latest science and epidemiologic studies related to drug allergy in children and adults to explore possible mechanisms related to female propensity for drug allergy. DATA SOURCES PubMed literature review, focusing primarily on the last 5 years. STUDY SELECTIONS Articles reviewing the science behind female predisposition to atopic and asthmatic conditions and epidemiologic studies reviewing drug allergy and drug-induced anaphylaxis. RESULTS Despite adult female predilection for atopic conditions, few laboratory studies explore sex-specific mechanisms in atopic/allergic diseases, and most are focused on autoimmunity and asthma. Drug allergy is more frequently reported in adult females compared with adult males. Adult females are also more likely to have drug-induced anaphylaxis (DIA), although no clear sex predominance has been reported in fatal or severe DIA. Studies in children suggest the reverse picture, with prepubertal males more likely to have drug allergy and DIA than prepubertal girls. CONCLUSION Possible explanations for female predisposition for drug allergy are multifactorial and include disproportionate utilization of health care with more exposure to antibiotics or medications, genetic factors related to the X chromosome, epigenetic changes, and discrepant hormonal interactions with immune cells.
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- Allison Eaddy Norton
- Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy and Immunology, School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Thong BYH. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity in the Asia-Pacific. Asia Pac Allergy 2018; 8:e38. [PMID: 30402405 PMCID: PMC6209595 DOI: 10.5415/apallergy.2018.8.e38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) are often nonimmunologically mediated reactions which present with immediate HSR type manifestations. These are mediated by cyclooxygenase inhibition resulting in shunting towards the excessive production of leukotrienes. Important disease associations include asthma, nasal polyposis, and chronic spontaneous urticaria, especially among adults. The European Network on Drug Allergy/Global Allergy and Asthma European Network 2013 classification of NSAID HSR comprises nonselective HSR i.e., NSAID exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD), NSAIDs exacerbated cutaneous disease (NECD), NSAIDs induced urticarial-angioedema (NIUA); and selective (allergic) HSR i.e., single NSAID induced urticaria/angioedema or anaphylaxis, NSAIDs-induced delayed HSR. Much of the literature on genetic associations with NSAID HSR originate from Korea and Japan; where genetic polymorphisms have been described in genes involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, basophil/mast cell/eosinophil activation, various inflammatory mediators/cytokines, and different HLA genotypes. The Asian phenotype for NSAID HSR appears to be predominantly NIUA with overlapping features in some adults and children. NECD also appears to be more common than NERD, although both are not common in the Asian paediatric population. Between adults and children, children seem to be more atopic, although over time when these children grow up, it is likely that the prevalence of atopic adults with NSAID HSR will increase. Low-dose aspirin desensitization has been shown to be effective in the treatment of coronary artery disease, especially following percutaneous coronary intervention.
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- Bernard Yu-Hor Thong
- Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433
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Dietary Habits in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Evaluation of Food as Trigger of Symptoms Exacerbation. Dermatol Res Pract 2018; 2018:6703052. [PMID: 30018635 PMCID: PMC6029436 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6703052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Many patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) identify different foods as triggers of their symptoms and frequently make dietary restrictions without enough information. Objective To explore the diet habits of CSU patients and estimate the clinical impact of the foods most frequently reported to be suspect. Methodology Patients were interrogated about their clinical history of urticaria. Skin prick test and sIgE serum were done for most frequently reported foods by patients. Food challenge test was also performed. A group of healthy subjects was included to compare the dietary habits and the results of the diagnostic tests. Results Patients with CSU (n 245) and healthy (n 127) subjects were included. 164 (66%) subjects from CSU group and 31 (24%) from the control group reported at least one adverse reaction with foods. Food IgE sensitization was similar in both groups (17.5% versus 16.5%, respectively). 410 food challenge tests in 164 CSU patients and 38 in 38 control subjects were performed. 1.2% in CSU group and 0.7% in control group had a positive oral challenge test. Conclusion Despite the high frequency of self-report by patients, foods are uncommon triggers of CSU. Nevertheless, food challenge tests have to be offered early during medical evaluation to avoid unnecessary restrictions.
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