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. 2023 Feb 21;5(1):dlad015. doi: 10.1093/jacamr/dlad015

Table 1.

Characteristics of patients with self-reported PA

All (N = 48)
Female, n (%) 29 (60.4)
Age (years), median (IQR) 59 (38–68)
PEN-FAST classification, n (%)
Low risk (score ≤3) 31 (64.6)
Moderate risk (score = 4) 11 (22.9)
High risk (score = 5) 5 (10.4)
Unknown 1 (2)
Questions from PEN-FAST, n (%)
Penicillin allergy reported 48 (100)
5 years or less since reaction 9 (18.8)
Anaphylaxis or angioedema 10 (20.8)
Severe cutaneous adverse reaction 7 (14.6)
Required treatment 30 (62.5)
Reaction >10 years, n (%) 35 (72.9)
Patient can recall event, n (%) 31 (64.6)
Family history only, n (%) 6 (12.5)
Required adrenaline, n (%) 10 (20.8)