The risk of anaphylaxis on holidays

Ridolo, Erminia; Barone, Alessandro; Ottoni, Martina; Nicoletta, Francesca.  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology 24(5):p 349-355, October 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000001014

Abstract

Purpose of review 

The goal of this review is to summarize the potential causes of anaphylaxis in the different holiday contexts, providing practical suggestions aimed to mitigate the stress challenged by allergic patients because of unfamiliar situations.

Recent findings 

A regard was reserved to potential food triggers, particularly uncommon ones and typical of certain destinations, and to arthropods responsible for anaphylaxis.

Summary 

Practical suggestions to avoid and manage potential
anaphylactic triggers, especially during airplane trips,
outdoor activities, and eating out occasions abroad.

This review highlights the potential risk of anaphylaxis due to the unusual contexts more experienced during holidays (i.e., travels, outdoor activities and eating out). Moreover, it underlines the need for a further allergological education in these cases, in order to prepare allergic patients to avoid and manage undesired situations.

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