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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma and anaphylaxis are critical hypersensitivity conditions requiring accurate diagnosis and management to prevent mortality.
  • The precise relationship and interplay between asthma and anaphylaxis remain incompletely understood.
  • Both conditions are significant public health concerns within the field of allergy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging evidence on the association between asthma and anaphylaxis.
  • To provide data supporting improved clinical practice for allergists and healthcare professionals.
  • To enhance the management and prevention of severe reactions and fatalities.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of existing and novel evidence-based data.
  • Analysis of the clinical association and impact of asthma on anaphylaxis severity.
  • Examination of epidemiological data and classification systems (e.g., ICD 11).

Main Results:

  • Asthma and anaphylaxis can coexist, mimic, or exacerbate each other.
  • While asthma is not a strong predictor of severe anaphylaxis, poor asthma control correlates with increased severity and recurrence, especially in children.
  • Harmonized evidence confirming independent comorbidities is still lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Despite incomplete evidence of independent comorbidity, the association warrants proactive management strategies.
  • Recommendations include improved classification (ICD 11), early asthma diagnosis, and optimized asthma control in patients with anaphylaxis.
  • Implementation requires national/international support for personalized care and mortality reduction.