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Exercise-induced anaphylactic reaction to grain flours.

A Armentia1, J M Martin-Santos, M Blanco

  • 1Allergy and Pneumology Unit, Rio Hortega Hospital, Valladolid, Spain.

Annals of Allergy
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Certain foods, like grain flour, can trigger exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) only when consumed before exercise. This highlights the importance of investigating food hypersensitivity in EIA patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) can be triggered by specific foods when consumed before exercise.
  • Common triggers include shellfish, nuts, and wheat, but the exact mechanisms are not always clear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of grain flour as a trigger for EIA in a specific patient.
  • To determine if food hypersensitivity testing is crucial for diagnosing EIA.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient experiencing EIA.
  • Utilized skin tests and Radioallergosorbent Test (RAST) to assess for grain flour hypersensitivity.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced EIA exclusively after consuming grain flour before exercise.

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  • Skin tests and RAST confirmed positive IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to grain flours.
  • The patient normally tolerated grain flours without any adverse reactions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Grain flour can be a specific trigger for exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
    • Food hypersensitivity testing is a critical diagnostic tool for patients presenting with EIA.
    • Further investigation into food triggers is essential for managing EIA effectively.