Journal article
Anaphylaxis to Skin Prick Testing in a 29-Year-Old Woman
Caroline J Lodge, Shyamali C Dharmage, Rida U Khalafzai, Michael J Abramson, David J Hill, Cliff S Hosking, Katrina J Allen
International Journal of Clinical Medicine | Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. | Published : 2012
Abstract
Introduction: Skin prick testing (SPT) is a common test to diagnose IgE sensitization and the rate of adverse reactions is very low. Case Presentation: 29-year-old woman with anaphylactic reaction to routine SPT with 11 allergens (aero and food). Discussion: Allergy profile included multiple food and inhalant allergies, polysensitization, prior episode of anaphylaxis to mushrooms, active eczema and active hay fever but not active asthma. Conclusion: Anaphylaxis to SPT, although a rare event, is unpredictable necessitating availability of appropriate personnel and adequate resuscitation facilities for all testing.