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Anaphylaxis in Risky Populations
1Department of Immunology and Allergic Diseases, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
|December 12, 2022
Summary
Anaphylaxis is often under-recognized and delayed in treatment, especially in high-risk groups. This review highlights specific populations needing tailored approaches for better diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Anaphylaxis diagnosis is often missed, leading to delayed treatment despite advances in allergy.
- Current management often uses a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, neglecting anaphylaxis heterogeneity.
Conclusions:
- Anaphylaxis management requires a precision medicine approach, not a one-size-fits-all model.
- Recognizing high-risk populations and tailoring treatment is crucial for improving outcomes.
- Further research into personalized anaphylaxis care is warranted.
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