Anaphylaxis due to caffeine
Asia Pacific Allergy
;
(4): 55-56, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-750008
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of anaphylaxis due to caffeine intake. A 27-year-old woman suffered her first episode of anaphylaxis and a positive skin prick test suggested that the anaphylaxis was due to an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to caffeine. She was diagnosed with caffeine allergy and has not had an allergic reaction after avoiding foods and drinks containing caffeine. Although caffeine is known to have antiallergic effects, this case shows that caffeine can be an allergen and cause anaphylaxis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skin
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Caffeine
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Food Hypersensitivity
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Hypersensitivity
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate
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Anaphylaxis
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Asia Pacific Allergy
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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