Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the patients with anaphylaxis who underwent allergy tests (n = 74) and a comparison of the severity of anaphylaxis (mild to moderate vs. severe).
| Total (%) | Mild to moderate (n = 56), (%) | Severe (n = 18), (%) | P-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) (%) | 47 (63.5) | 37 (66.1) | 10 (55.6) | 0.420 |
| Age (median, years) | 4.0 (1.0–7.0) | 4.0 (1.0–8.0) | 3.0 (1.0–5.0) | 0.179 |
| History of allergic disease (%) | 58 (78.4) | 43 (76.8) | 15 (83.3) | 0.557 |
| Food allergy | 33 (44.6) | 24 (42.9) | 9 (50.0) | 0.786 |
| Atopic dermatitis | 24 (32.4) | 18 (32.1) | 6 (33.3) | 1.000 |
| Allergic rhinitis | 23 (31.1) | 17 (30.4) | 6 (33.3) | 1.000 |
| Asthma | 16 (21.6) | 15 (26.8) | 1 (5.6) | 0.097 |
| Anaphylaxis | 8 (10.8) | 6 (10.7) | 2 (11.1) | 1.000 |
| Drug allergy | 3 (4.1) | 1 (1.8) | 2 (11.1) | 0.145 |
| Urticaria | 1 (1.4) | 1 (1.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
| Family history of allergy (%)† | 32 (43.2) | 23 (41.1) | 9 (50.0) | 0.506 |
| Anaphylaxis symptoms & signs | ||||
| Urticarial rash | 64 (86.5) | 49 (87.5) | 15 (83.3) | 0.607 |
| Dyspnea | 55 (74.3) | 42 (75.0) | 13 (72.2) | 0.814 |
| Facial edema | 50 (67.6) | 37 (66.1) | 13 (72.2) | 0.749 |
| Wheezing | 23 (31.1) | 16 (28.6) | 7 (38.9) | 0.411 |
| Vomiting | 17 (23.0) | 13 (23.2) | 4 (22.2) | 1.000 |
| Throat tightness | 10 (13.5) | 7 (12.5) | 3 (16.7) | 0.167 |
| Abdominal pain | 6 (8.1) | 6 (10.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0.629 |
| Nausea | 3 (4.1) | 2 (3.6) | 1 (5.6) | 1.000 |
*
A comparison of the severity of anaphylaxis (mild to moderate vs. severe).
†
These include the anaphylaxis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, drug allergy, and urticarial history of the family.