Abstract
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and might cause death. Although wheezes, dyspnea or loss of consciousness are known to occur with severe allergic reactions with IgE-mediated food allergy, reports of apnea attack associated with IgE-mediated food allergy are rare. In this case, 9-year-old boy with IgE-mediated wheat allergy experienced apnea attack with strong desaturation after an immediate allergic reaction including erythema, abdominal pain, vomiting, and anaphylactic shock. The patient had asphyxia and cyanosis confirmed by medical staff when his oxygen saturation decreased to the 60% level, and he had occasional asphyxia over 10 seconds with no thoracic motion after a desaturation episode. Central apnea attack might be occurred in patient with IgE-mediated food allergy. However, the exact mechanism responsible remains unknown and further research is needed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1018-1021 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Allergology |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Apnea attack
- IgE-mediated wheat allergy
- Oral food challenge test
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy