Trends in Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations for Acute Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Among US Older Adults: 2006-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The US older adult population (age ≥65 years) is increasing and may be at increased risk for severe anaphylaxis. Little is known about the health care use for acute allergic reactions (AAR), including anaphylaxis, among older adults.

Objective

To characterize trends in emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for AAR and anaphylaxis among US older adults from 2006 to 2014 and examine factors associated with severe anaphylaxis.

Methods

We performed cross-sectional analyses of trends in ED visits and hospitalizations among older adults using data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample and the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample in 2006 to 2014. We used International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification dia

SUBMITTER: Arroyo AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8277683 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature