Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Apr 1995
Case ReportsRecurrent anaphylaxis due to unrecognized latex hypersensitivity in two healthcare professionals.
Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal immediate-type reaction and intense effort may be required to identify the allergen responsible. In some cases, a "hidden" allergen may be responsible that is not apparent in spite of careful clinical assessment. ⋯ Although latex is widely recognized as a cause of anaphylaxis, it can still be unrecognized in some cases of recurrent anaphylaxis. Latex must be considered as a "hidden" cause of anaphylaxis, particularly in health care workers.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Mar 1995
Air quality and the frequency of emergency room visits for asthma.
Atmospheric pollution has been proposed as one of the possible factors responsible for increases in asthma mortality and morbidity. ⋯ We conclude the fluctuations in overall air quality are associated with increased frequency of emergency room visits but only when data are lagged by a predefined period.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Feb 1995
ReviewRisk of administering cephalosporin antibiotics to patients with histories of penicillin allergy.
The purpose of this review was to analyze available relevant data regarding the safety of administering cephalosporins to penicillin-allergic patients, including the significance of penicillin skin test reactions and any difference related to first, second, or third generation cephalosporins. ⋯ These data indicate that it is safe to administer cephalosporin antibiotics to penicillin-allergic patients and penicillin skin tests do not identify potential reactors.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Jan 1995
Review Case ReportsMosquito bite anaphylaxis: immunotherapy with whole body extracts.
Adverse reactions to mosquito bites have been recognized for some time. These usually consist of large local swellings and redness, generalized urticaria, angioedema and less easily definable responses such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, and lethargy. ⋯ Immunotherapy with whole body mosquito extracts is a viable treatment option that can play a role in patients with mosquito bite-induced anaphylaxis. It may also result in severe side effects and one must determine the benefit versus risks for each individual patient.