TITLE:
Anaphylaxis to Skin Prick Testing in a 29-Year-Old Woman
AUTHORS:
Caroline J. Lodge, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Rida U. Khalafzai, Michael J. Abramson, David J. Hill, Cliff S. Hosking, Katrina J. Allen
KEYWORDS:
Anaphylaxis; Skin Prick Testing
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.3 No.6,
November
27,
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.