Advances in anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insect venom.

Abstract

This review highlights some of the research advances in anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insect venom that were reported primarily in this Journal from 2001 to 2002. Among the topics highlighted: Epinephrine injected intramuscularly into the thigh provides the most efficient absorption profile for adults and children; determination of serum IgE antibody-specific food allergen concentrations and atopy patch tests with foods show promise for enhanced diagnostic accuracy; numerous food allergens are now characterized on the molecular level, allowing for improved diagnostic and treatment modalities; the complex immunologic mechanisms underlying drug hypersensitivity reactions are being elucidated; venom immunotherapy improves quality of life for sufferers, and increased venom immunotherapy doses are useful in recalcitrant cases.

• Authors: Scott H Sicherer
• Journal: The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (J Allergy Clin Immunol) Vol. 111 Issue 3 Suppl Pg. S829-34 (Mar 2003) ISSN: 0091-6749 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12618751 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review)

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Arthropod Venoms
• Immunoglobulin E
• Epinephrine

Topics

• Adult
• Allergens (adverse effects, immunology)
• Anaphylaxis (drug therapy, immunology)
• Animals
• Arthropod Venoms (adverse effects, immunology)
• Child
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Drug Hypersensitivity (immunology)
• Epinephrine (administration & dosage)
• Food Hypersensitivity (blood, immunology)
• Humans
• Hypersensitivity, Immediate (etiology, therapy)
• Immunoglobulin E (blood)
• Injections, Intramuscular
• Quality of Life
• Skin Tests