Meslina Almaci, Regina Treudler, Maria Breiding, Alice Köhli, Lars Lange, Claudia Pföhler, Christian Vogelberg, Margitta Worm
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Abstract
Background: Data on anaphylaxis due to allergen immunotherapy (AIT) are limited. This study assessed AIT-induced anaphylaxis using data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry.
Objective: To analyze the characteristics, symptoms, severity and emergency management of AIT-induced anaphylactic reactions across age groups and the administered allergenic source.
Methods: Data for this analysis were contributed by 54 allergy centers across ten European countries from 2007 to 2023. Anaphylactic reactions involving at least two organ systems were analyzed for symptoms, severity, associated diseases, administration routes, and emergency treatment. Statistical methods included chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.
Results: AIT accounted for 1.1% cases in the anaphylaxis registry (173/15,748), of these 1.8% were pediatric and 0.7% adult. Respiratory symptoms were more frequent in children/adolescents (92%) than in adults (66%) among AIT-related anaphylaxis, while cardiovascular and gastrointestinal symptoms occurred more common in adults (40% vs. 78% and 20% vs. 42%). Only a few SLIT related cases were documented including 2 grade III reactions, with no fatalities (SLIT n=8 vs. SCIT n=153). One fatality due to SCIT was reported (grass pollen). Delayed reactions (>30 minutes) were reported in 22 cases, predominantly after SCIT. All delayed grade III reactions beyond 120 minutes occurred in children. Adrenaline was underused in the emergency management and administered in 30% of grade II and 50% of grade III reactions.
Conclusion: Our study highlights the importance of age-specific monitoring, and appropriate emergency treatment to enhance patient safety during AIT.
期刊介绍:
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a scholarly medical journal published monthly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The purpose of Annals is to serve as an objective evidence-based forum for the allergy/immunology specialist to keep up to date on current clinical science (both research and practice-based) in the fields of allergy, asthma, and immunology. The emphasis of the journal will be to provide clinical and research information that is readily applicable to both the clinician and the researcher. Each issue of the Annals shall also provide opportunities to participate in accredited continuing medical education activities to enhance overall clinical proficiency.