Age-related differences in characteristics of anaphylaxis in Chinese children from infancy to adolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about anaphylaxis in Chinese children. This study aimed to determine the age-specific patterns of anaphylaxis in Chinese children.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study of anaphylaxis cases attending an allergy department in a tertiary children's hospital.

Results

A total of 279 anaphylactic reactions in 177 patients were analyzed. Overall, 57.6% (102/177) of first anaphylaxis events occurred in infants (0-2 ys). Foods were the most common culprits (88.5%), followed by food + exercise/exercise (4.7%), and drugs (4.3%). The main food allergens were cow's milk (32.9%), egg (21.4%), and wheat (20.7%) in infants, compared with fruits/vegetables at 35.9% in preschool-age children (3-6 ys) and 31.6% in school-age children (7-12 ys). The most

SUBMITTER: Jiang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8605427 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature