VIDEO: Updated anaphylaxis parameters expand definition of who is at risk

SAN ANTONIO — Recently updated practice parameters will help clinicians better recognize and treat anaphylaxis, Jeffrey Demain, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP, told Healio at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

“There are certain conditions that can increase the risk of severe anaphylaxis,” Demain, medical director of Lux Infusion and clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Washington, told Healio.

Cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and malignancy can increase these risks, in addition to underlying conditions such as mastocytosis, hereditary alpha tryptasemia, anisakiasis and alpha-gal syndrome.

“We’ve started expanding who [is] at risk for anaphylaxis and how can we recognize those individuals and help to guide them to avoid those significant events,” said.

For more, watch the video.

Reference:

• Demain J, et al. Anaphylaxis: Evolving concepts of evaluation and management. Presented at: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference; Aug. 1-4, 2024; San Antonio.

For more information:

Jeffrey Demain, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP, can be reached at jeff.demain@luxinfusion.com.