The brain as a functional unit in the production of generalized anaphylaxls has been extensively studied, notably by Besredka (1). As the seat of a local allergic reaction, however, it has apparently not yet been examined. Since the local anaphylactic reaction in the skin and in various organs (2) consists of edema, hemorrhage, and leucocytic infiltration, it appeared likely that the nervous ti...

A severe anaphylactic reaction to suxamethonium chloride is reported. The patient had received suxamethonium uneventfully on four previous occasions. Previous sensitization and immunological studies indicated that this was a classical type I hypersensitivity reaction.

Fluoroquinolones are widely used in the management of infectious diseases, and are generally safe and well tolerated. However, immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, have been reported. We present here a case of anaphylactic shock in a 26-year-old man following intravenous levofloxacin administration. Skin tests confirmed an immediate hypersensitivity reaction t...

INTRODUCTION The incidence of anaphylactic reactions during anesthesia is between 1:5000 and 1:25000 and it is one of the few causes of mortality directly related to general anesthesia. The most important requirements in the treatment of this clinical condition are early diagnosis and maintenance of vital organ perfusion. Epinephrine administration is generally considered as the first line trea...

Oculogyric crisis (OGC), frequently caused by medications such as antiemetics, antidepressants, and anti-epileptics, is an acute dystonic reaction of the ocular muscles. It consists of wide-staring gaze (lasting variably from seconds to minutes), seizures, and a widely-opened mouth. To date, there have been no reports of anti-tuberculosis medications such as rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide ...

Case report A fourteen-year old boy was referred to our clinic for follow-up with the diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy. At 3 months of age, he had immediate rash around his mouth and vomiting when he was first introduced with infant formula. Since then, he was on a milk restriction diet. He had three anaphylactic reactions needing emergency visit, and epinephrine injections. His last anaphylacti...