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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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A case of wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis
Zareen Mohamed1, M. Sathiya2
1 Department of Medicine, Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Clinical Operations, Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Zareen Mohamed
Department of Medicine, Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai - 600 031, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0972-6691.134227
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We report the case of a 25 year old lady who presented to our clinic with a history of repeated episodes of life threatening acute allergic reactions. After a comprehensive history analysis, her episodes were found to be triggered by physical activity after breakfast. Specific IgE antibodies to wheat was positive. Her condition was diagnosed as wheat dependant exercise induced anaphylaxis (WDEIA). Elimination of wheat products from her diet, and advice to avoid exercise after food intake prevented her further episodes of anaphylaxis |
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