Breastfeeding anaphylaxis case study.
This case describes a woman who experienced an anaphylatic reaction associated with breastfeeding. The reaction occurred with each feeding on day three postpartum and resolved on day four. Possible reasons for this severe reaction are suggested.
MacDonell
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Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D011374:Progesterone / Q000009:adverse effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D011374:Progesterone; D001241:Aspirin