| ISSN No. : | 2155-6121 |
| Journal Title : | Journal of Allergy & Therapy |
| Journal URL : | https://www.longdom.org/allergy-therapy.html |
| Publisher Name : | Sumit Ghosh |
| Country : | Spain |
| Language : | English |
| Discipline : | Interdiciplinary |
| Organization Name : | Longdom |
| Frequency : | Biannual |
| Start Year : | 2010 |
| Journal Description : | Contrast material is generally well tolerated although approximately 1% of patients who receive low-osmolar nonionic contrast material will develop anaphylaxis symptoms. Because most anaphylactic reactions are mild and nonallergic, clinically mimicking immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy, diagnostic skin testing has been discussed controversially in the past and prophylactic pretreatment drug regimens are recommended instead. In the past 6 years, all patients with contrast material–induced anaphylaxis have been subjected to allergologic diagnostic procedures to clearly differentiate allergic and nonallergic anaphylaxis. Thus the purpose of our study was to identify and differentiate IgE-mediated allergy and nonallergic contrast material–induced hypersensitivity. Furthermore, the objective of our diagnostic procedures was not only to identify the culprit contrast material but also to find alternative contrast material for future radiologic interventions. |
| Licence Type : | CC BY |