Exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
A 23-year-old man presented with acute flushing, pruritus and warmth followed by collapse after vigorous exercise in a gymnasium. After resting for 30 min and receiving a rapid infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride, he was finally stable. He admitted that he had a similar experience 5 years earlier during exercise. Based on the patient's history, his symptoms were attributed to exercise-induced anaphylaxis. None of his episodes was associated with any suspicious co-triggers of anaphylaxis. He was successfully discharged from hospital without any complications after receiving guidance on how to prevent this condition.
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. shimizutaro7@gmail.com
Taro
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Shimizu
Yasuharu
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Tokuda
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001314:Auscultation; D001490:Basketball; D001794:Blood Pressure; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D055815:Young Adult