Anaphylaxis to Over-the-Counter Flurbiprofen in a Child.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are suspected to cause drug hypersensitivity very frequently in paediatric patients. In this article, we describe the first case of anaphylaxis to flurbiprofen in a child and provide insight into the possibility of severe reactions and even anaphylaxis to over-the-counter flurbiprofen. Finally, the importance of a rigorous allergy work-up in reaching a confident diagnosis and providing the patient with a safe alternative is shown.
Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Mattia
M
Giovannini
Lucrezia
L
Sarti
Simona
S
Barni
Neri
N
Pucci
Elio
E
Novembre
Francesca
F
Mori
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D005480:Flurbiprofen