Chronic urticaria and drug hypersensitivity in children

Chronic urticaria and drug hypersensitivity in children

Authors

  • Carlo Mastrorilli Clinica Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Università di Parma, Italy
  • Roberto Bernardini Pediatric Unit, “San Giuseppe” Hospital, Empoli, Italy
  • Lucia Liotti Department of Pediatrics, Senigallia Hospital, Senigallia, Italy
  • Fabrizio Franceschini UOC Pediatria, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti”, Ancona, Italy
  • Giuseppe Crisafulli UO Allergologia, Dipartimento di Pediatria, Università di Messina, Italy
  • Silvia Caimmi Pediatric Clinic, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
  • Paolo Bottau Pediatric and Neonatology Unit, Imola Hospital, Imola (BO), Italy
  • Francesca Mori Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Anna Meyer Children’s University Hospital, Florence, Italy
  • Fabio Cardinale UOC di Pediatria, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria “Consorziale-Policlinico”, Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
  • Francesca Saretta Pediatric Department, AAS2 Bassa Friulana-Isontina, Palmanova-Latisana, Italy; Pediatric Allergy Unit, Department of Medicine, Udine, Italy
  • Giovanni Simeone Primary care Pediatrician, Local Health Unit of Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy
  • Marcello Bergamini Generalist Pediatrician, Local Health Unit of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
  • Carlo Caffarelli Clinica Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Università di Parma, Italy

Keywords:

drug hypersensitivity reactions, children, urticaria, skin test, specific IgE, basophil activation test, drug provocation test

Abstract

The cause of chronic urticaria remains often elusive. The association between chronic urticaria and intake of medications have been reported in children. However, the causative role of drugs has been rarely ascertained by onset of symptoms on drug provocation test. Chronic urticaria can be mediated by immunologic and nonimmunologic mechanisms. The diagnostic work-up of chronic urticaria includes a comprehensive evaluation of triggering factors such as drugs. A diagnosis is necessary in order to permit a safely administration of drugs in children with chronic urticaria. 

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Published

29-01-2019

How to Cite

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Chronic urticaria and drug hypersensitivity in children. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Jan. 29 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];90(3-S):61-5. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/8166