Does this patient with urticaria/angioedema have anaphylaxis?

Spickett, GP; Stroud, Catherine

doi:10.7861/clinmedicine.11-4-390

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“…Hypotension, loss of consciousness, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, laryngeal edema, and bronchospasm are some of its typical features. The early recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis is therefore crucial [ 39 ]. The similarities between the clinical manifestations and complications of Shara and Mashara compared to urticaria and angioedema, respectively, are outlined in Table 1 .…”

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The Role of Bloodletting and Cupping in Severe Acute Urticaria and Angioedema as Skin Emergencies in Persian Medicine

2022

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Objectives Some dermatological diseases can be life-threatening. Urticaria and angioedema are common reasons for patients to seek treatment at an emergency department. Severe, generalized urticaria and angioedema can endanger patients’ lives by involving the airways and causing anaphylactic shock. The humor-based Persian Medicine (PM) concepts of Shara and Mashara , referring to two kinds of skin lesions, have similarities to urticaria and angioedema, respectively. This article aims to provide scientific evidence regarding the application of PM as an early intervention strategy in the emergency management of urticaria and angioedema. Methods This was a narrative review of PM studies identified by searching medical databases using search terms related to these diseases, as well as risk-associated keywords such as “fatal”, “death”, “life-threatening”, “emergency”, “cupping”, and “bloodletting”. Data were then compared, interpreted, and analyzed. Results PM scholars consider the human body as a unified whole and believe in an inner power (Nature) which stems from the body. When the presence of excessive hot substances cause an imbalance of bodily humors, Nature directs their heated vapors sharply toward the skin, thus causing Shara and Mashara . If there is a high risk of inflammation spreading to vital organs under severe conditions, urgent manual interventions are crucial. Conclusion In serious conditions of urticaria and angioedema, Fasd or bloodletting and Hijama can be effective in speeding up the control of lesions and reducing morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the development of integrated Persian and conventional medicines may provide new therapeutic pathways for skin emergencies.

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The Role of Bloodletting and Cupping in Severe Acute Urticaria and Angioedema as Skin Emergencies in Persian Medicine

2022

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“…Allergy evaluation, family history assessment, and complement tests like C4 level, C-1 esterase inhibitor, IgE, and serum mast cell tryptase can help rule out hereditary and allergic causes of angioneurotic edema [ 3 , 5 , 11 ]. In the case of anaphylaxis, the serum mast cell tryptase (MCT) level is normal in hereditary angioedema but elevated in anaphylaxis and other mast cell disorders associated with angioedema [ 3 , 4 , 17 ]. Quincke's edema is quite different from uvulitis, an infectious condition frequently induced by or occurring along with inflammation of the nearby epiglottis [ 3 , 6 ].…”

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Extensive Soft Tissue Swelling in the Larynx and Hypopharynx of a Young Female Patient After Haloperidol Use: A Case Report on Angioneurotic Edema

Johnson,

Odenigbo,

Tcedilin

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Angioneurotic edema is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the rapid swelling of subcutaneous and submucosal tissues of the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. It may result in laryngeal edema, thus obstructing the airway, with a potentially fatal outcome if not diagnosed early. An allergic reaction typically causes it, but certain drugs can induce or contribute to the development of angioneurotic edema in rare cases. Haloperidol is one of the most commonly used antipsychotics to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and, in the emergency room, acute delirium and acute psychosis. While it is generally well tolerated, in rare cases, individuals may experience a severe reaction in response to haloperidol administration. Here, we present the case of angioneurotic edema associated with intramuscular haloperidol use in a 29-year-old female patient with a history of bipolar disorder and no previous history of allergy. This case report aims to raise awareness among clinicians about this rare adverse reaction associated with haloperidol use.

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Anaphylaxis: diagnosis and treatment

Bethel

2013

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Does this patient with urticaria/angioedema have anaphylaxis?

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

The Role of Bloodletting and Cupping in Severe Acute Urticaria and Angioedema as Skin Emergencies in Persian Medicine

The Role of Bloodletting and Cupping in Severe Acute Urticaria and Angioedema as Skin Emergencies in Persian Medicine

Extensive Soft Tissue Swelling in the Larynx and Hypopharynx of a Young Female Patient After Haloperidol Use: A Case Report on Angioneurotic Edema

Anaphylaxis: diagnosis and treatment

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