Anaphylaxis: Five Years' Experience in the Emergency Rooms of Five University Hospitals in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Anaphylaxis is an allergic disease that requires special handling due to its potential fatality. Recent epidemiological data indicate that the incidence of anaphylaxis is rising. However, actual data on the prevalence or causes of anaphylaxis in Korea are limited. The emergency room attendees diagnosed with anaphylaxis between 2011 and 2015 in five university hospitals were included. Medical records were reviewed retrospectively. During the 5 years, a total of 505 subjects were diagnosed with anaphylaxis. Respiratory presentations were more common in children than in adults, while adults presented more frequently with cardiovascular symptoms. Intraoral angioedema was more often observed in the countryside than in the city. Insect stings/bites were more common in the countryside than in the

SUBMITTER: Chung BY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7764798 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature