Cold‐induced anaphylactic shock during playing in a thigh‐deep river: A pediatric case.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Sakai, Ayumi; Inomata, Naoko; Yamakawa, Kohei; Yamaguchi, Yukie
- Source
- Journal of Cutaneous Immunology & Allergy. Jun2023, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p108-109. 2p.
- Subject
- *ANAPHYLAXIS
*URTICARIA
*CHILD patients
- Language
- ISSN
- 2574-4593
The article discusses a pediatric case of cold-induced anaphylactic shock in a four-year-old girl with acquired cold urticaria (ACU). The case highlights the potential for systemic reactions in ACU patients triggered by localized exposure to cold water, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans and evaluating the cold temperature threshold (CTT) for better management of the condition.