Ανασκόπηση: Διάγνωση και θεραπεία της αναφυλαξίας στην παιδική ηλικία

Dinakar C.

Anaphylaxis in Children: Current Understanding and Key Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment.

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2012 Jul 20. [Epub ahead of print]

PubMed PMID: 22815131.

Url: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11882-012-0284-1

Abstract.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. Since it is unpredictable and potentially fatal, prompt recognition and treatment are vital to maximize a positive outcome. The occurrence of anaphylaxis is increasing across all ages in the United States, with increased risk of worse outcome in teenagers/young adults and in those with comorbid conditions such as asthma. Gaps in the assessment of patient-specific risk factors, identification and prevention of triggers, recognition of signs/symptoms, and pharmacologic treatment of anaphylaxis have been identified at the physician and caregiver/patient level. A PubMed literature search (January 2000-December 2011) was conducted to identify publications on childhood anaphylaxis using the following terms: food allergy, food allergens, food hypersensitivity, epinephrine, epinephrine auto-injectors, anaphylactic triggers, and anaphylaxis. This review will critically appraise these key issues and highlight strategies that might result in improved management of anaphylaxis in children.

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