Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

von: J. Ring

Karger, 2010

ISBN: 9783805594424 , 255 Seiten

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Anaphylaxis


 

Cover

1

Contents

6

Preface

12

History and Epidemiology

28

History and Classification of Anaphylaxis

28

Abstract

28

History

29

Pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis

31

Clinical Symptomatology

33

Management of Anaphylaxis

36

Allergens and Elicitors

36

References

37

Epidemiology of Anaphylaxis

39

Abstract

39

Sources of Information on the Epidemiology of Anaphylaxis

39

Limitations

40

Causes of Anaphylaxis

40

Food

40

Drugs

42

Insect Venom Anaphylaxis

43

Biphasic Anaphylactic Reaction

44

Age

44

Atopy

45

Geography

45

Gender

45

Socioeconomic Status

46

References

46

Mechanisms

49

T-Cell Response to Allergens

49

Abstract

49

Allergen Recognition by the Immune System

50

Conclusion

64

Acknowledgements

64

References

64

Anaphylaxis: Mechanisms of Mast Cell Activation

72

Abstract

72

Use of Mouse Models to Study Anaphylaxis

73

IgE-Dependent Anaphylaxis: Fc?RI Signaling

76

Factors Modulating (or ‘Tuning’) Fc?RI-Dependent Mast Cell Functional Activation

84

Other Immune and Non-Immune Mechanisms of Anaphylaxis

88

Concluding Remarks

89

References

90

Kinins, Airway Obstruction, and Anaphylaxis

94

Abstract

94

Introduction

95

Proteins

96

Mechanisms of Bradykinin Formation (Contact Activation)

97

Cell Surface Assembly of the Plasma Kinin-Forming Cascade

99

Kinin Formation at the Surface of Endothelial Cells

100

Angioedema

100

C1 Inhibitor Deficiency

101

Acquired C1 Inhibitor Deficiency

104

Other Hereditary and Non-Hereditary Angioedemas

106

Kinins and Anaphylactic-Like Reactions

106

References

107

Role for Basophils in Systemic Anaphylaxis

112

Abstract

112

Biology of Basophils

112

Newly Identified Roles for Basophils

114

A Crucial Role for Basophils in Anaphylaxis

116

Perspective

122

References

122

Human Cardiac Mast Cells in Anaphylaxis

125

Abstract

125

Human Heart Mast Cells

126

Preformed Mediators Synthesized by HHMC

126

Lipid Mediators de novo Synthesized by HHMC

128

Cytokines Synthesized by HHMC

128

Immunologic and Non-Immunologic Stimuli that Activate HHMC in vitro

129

Role of HHMC in Systemic and Cardiac Anaphylaxis

130

Cardiovascular Effects of Histamine Infusion in Man

130

Effects of Activation of the H1 Receptor on Coronary Hemodynamics in Man

131

Hemodynamic Effects of Cysteinyl Leukotrienes in Man

132

Conclusions

132

Acknowledgements

133

References

134

Diagnosis and Clinical Symptomatology

137

Mastocytosis

137

Abstract

137

Description

138

Pathogenesis

138

Clinical Features

139

Mastocytosis and Anaphylaxis

143

Diagnosis

145

Therapy

146

Acknowledgement

149

References

150

In vitro Diagnosis of Anaphylaxis

152

Abstract

152

Diagnosis of Anaphylactic Reaction

153

Drugs

156

Latex

160

Anisakis Allergy

160

Insect Venom Allergy

160

Foods

161

Diagnosis by Components. Microarrays to Determine Specific IgE

163

Acknowledgements

164

References

164

Allergens and Elicitors

168

Insect Venoms

168

Abstract

168

Taxonomy and Biology of Responsible Insects

168

Allergens in Hymenoptera Venoms

172

Clinical Presentation of Anaphylaxis to Hymenoptera Venoms

175

Epidemiologic Aspects

175

Diagnosis

176

Prevention and Emergency Treatment

178

Immunotherapy

178

References

181

Classification and Pathophysiology of Radiocontrast Media Hypersensitivity

184

Abstract

184

Classification of Adverse Reactions to Radiographic Contrast Media

185

Clinical Presentation of Radiocontrast Media Hypersensitivity

186

Pathophysiology of Immediate Reactions

187

Pathophysiology of Non-Immediate Reactions

190

Diagnosis

192

Prevention

194

Acknowledgements

195

References

195

Analgesics

197

Abstract

197

Historical Note

197

Classification

200

Aspirin-Induced Asthma

200

Prevention and Treatment

202

Aspirin-Sensitive Urticaria/Angioedema

203

Hypersensitivity to Pyrazolones

203

Allergic Anaphylactic Reactions to NSAIDs

204

Acknowledgements

205

References

205

Anaphylaxis to General Anesthetics

207

Abstract

207

Epidemiology

208

Specific Clinical Features of Anesthesia Induced Anaphylaxis

208

Population at Risk

210

Causal Agents

210

Conclusion

215

References

215

Anaphylactic Reactions to Local Anesthetics

217

Abstract

217

Chemical Structure

218

Clinical Symptomatology

219

Toxicity

220

Pharmacologic Effect

220

Hypersensitivity Reactions

220

Results of Skin Test and Provocation Test Procedures

221

Psychosomatic Involvement

222

Reverse Placebo Provocation

223

Diagnostic Work-Up

224

Conclusion

224

Acknowledgement

225

References

226

Treatment and Prevention

228

Anaphylaxis: Acute Treatment and Management

228

Abstract

228

Basic General Treatment Modalities

229

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

230

Glucocorticosteroids

231

Antihistamines

232

Volume Replacement

232

Additional Drugs

233

General Management of Patients Having Undergone an Anaphylactic Reaction

233

References

234

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in Anaphylaxis

238

Abstract

238

Pharmacologic Activity

239

Therapeutic Window

240

Epinephrine: Evidence Base for Use in Anaphylaxis

240

Epinephrine Dosing

241

Epinephrine Autoinjector Use in First-Aid Treatment

242

Alternative Routes of Epinephrine Administration for First-Aid Treatment

244

Reason for Failure to Inject Epinephrine Promptly

244

Reasons for Occasional Lack of Response to Epinephrine

245

Context of Epinephrine Use as First-Aid Treatment

245

Future Directions

246

References

247

Author Index

250

Subject Index

251