Francuzik W, Kraft M, Scherer Hofmeier K, Ruëff F, Pföhler C, Treudler R, Lang R, Hawranek T, Wagner N, Worm M (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Book Volume: 44
Pages Range: 297-305
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.5414/ALX02216
Age is one of the most important factors influencing the course of anaphylaxis: moreover, the frequency of elicitors of anaphylaxis is age-associated. We analyzed 8,465 anaphylactic episodes in adult patients in three age groups with a focus on patients in the middle-age group (35 – 65 years old). Insect venom was the most frequent trigger in this age group (51.2%) followed by drugs (22.8%) and food (17.3%). Severe reactions were observed in 40.1% of middle-aged patients and occurred more frequently in this age group than in patients below 35 years (27.6%) and less frequently than in patients over 65 years (55.6%). The symptoms and comorbidity profile also changed with age, most significantly regarding the increase in rates of concomitant cardiologic diseases and (severe) cardiovascular symptoms.
APA:
Francuzik, W., Kraft, M., Scherer Hofmeier, K., Ruëff, F., Pföhler, C., Treudler, R.,... Worm, M. (2021). Anaphylaxie im mittleren Lebensalter. Allergologie, 44(4), 297-305. https://doi.org/10.5414/ALX02216
MLA:
Francuzik, W., et al. "Anaphylaxie im mittleren Lebensalter." Allergologie 44.4 (2021): 297-305.
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