Cold urticaria and your risk of anaphylaxis

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Paulo Eduardo Silva Belluco
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5964-1107
Bárbara Garcia Sifuentes
Maurício Domingues Ferreira
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9068-2188

Abstract

Cold urticaria (CU) is characterized by the appearance of wheals or angioedema after exposure to cold. It presents with mild to severe symptoms and can even lead to anaphylaxis. The risk of systemic reactions is high. We discuss this important pathology and show its strong relationship with anaphylaxis. Cold weather is one of the most common triggers for the onset of symptoms, with variables including humidity and thermal sensation. It is divided into acquired or familial forms. The diagnosis is made in patients with a medical history suggestive of the disease and should be confirmed with a stimulation test. The central aspect of treatment is to avoid cold stimuli. The prescription of self-injectable epinephrine for groups that are at high risk of systemic reactions is ideal. In conclusion, health professionals should be aware of CU in order to recognize the risk of anaphylaxis in these patients.



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Belluco PES, Sifuentes BG, Ferreira MD. Cold urticaria and your risk of anaphylaxis. HSJ [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 21 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];11(2):18-23. Available from: https://portalrcs.hcitajuba.org.br/index.php/rcsfmit_zero/article/view/1081
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Author Biographies

Paulo Eduardo Silva Belluco, School of Health Sciences (ESCS)

Professor of the lato sensu Postgraduate Course in Allergology at Afya-Ipemed Educacional, Master's Student in Health Sciences - Allergy at the School of Health Sciences (ESCS) of Brasília, DF.

Bárbara Garcia Sifuentes, IPEMED Faculty of Medical Sciences - AFYA Educacional

Lato sensu postgraduate student in Allergology at the IPEMED Faculty of Medical Sciences - AFYA Educacional.

Maurício Domingues Ferreira, Faculty of Medical Sciences IPEMED - AFYA Educacional

Coordinator of the lato sensu postgraduate course in Allergology at the Faculty of Medical Sciences IPEMED - AFYA Educacional. PhD from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo.

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