title: A review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of allergic reactions in the dental office.
abstract: Since more than 50 million people in the United States have allergies, knowledge of the management of allergic reactions in the dental office is extremely important. Appropriate care may range from a simple referral to a primary care physician to lifesaving measures implemented during acute anaphylactic reactions. The authors present a basic review of the pathophysiology of allergic reactions and provide information detailing the diagnosis and management of allergic reactions that may be encountered in the dental office. Utilizing this information, the dental practitioner and ancillary staff will have a thorough understanding of allergic reactions and be prepared to successfully identify and treat these reactions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey 07101, USA. rochfoch@umdnj.edu
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rochford
authors.forename: Maano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Milles
mesh_terms: D058109:Airway Management; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007819:Laryngeal Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D004837:Epinephrine