Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis

Abstract

Results: Five children, aged 5-14 years (mean: 8 + 3.74 years) were evaluated. Atopic history was found in 40% of patients. All patients had symptoms involved skin and respiratory systems and two had hypotension. Sera specific IgE for wheat were determined in 3 patients among which two were positive. Three patients completed the three-day protocol. Anaphylaxis occurred in 2 out of 3 patients with the amount of wheat consumed prior to exercise being more than 100 grams.