Publication: Wheat-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis in Thai children: A report of 5 cases
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2009-06-01
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0125877X
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Mahidol University
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Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. Vol.27, No.2-3 (2009), 115-120
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Punchama Pacharn, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk, Tassalapa Daengsuwan, Pakit Vichyanond, Nualanong Visitsunthorn Wheat-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis in Thai children: A report of 5 cases. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. Vol.27, No.2-3 (2009), 115-120. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/27706
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Wheat-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis in Thai children: A report of 5 cases
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Wheat is not an uncommon cause of food-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis. This study aims to describe common clinical characteristics and laboratory manifestations of the disease. Five children, aged 8-14 years were evaluated. An atopic history was found in 20% of the patients. All patients had symptoms which involved the skin and three had hypotension. Serum specific IgE for wheat was measured and showed a positive result in 2 patients. A three-day challenge protocol with an open challenge for wheat on day 1, an exercise challenge test on day 2 and another exercise challenge test on day 3 after a meal containing wheat was performed. Four patients completed the three-day challenge protocol. Anaphylaxis occurred in 2 out of 4 patients who consumed more than 100 grams of wheat prior to the exercise. The three-day challenge protocol is a definitive diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis of WDEIA. However, the amount of wheat used for challenging should be at least 100 grams.