Don't Fear Testing for, and De-labeling, Penicillin Allergy
Use this simple proactive approach to remove the burden of penicillin allergy from patients who are mislabeled.
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Use this simple proactive approach to remove the burden of penicillin allergy from patients who are mislabeled.
Abstract Aim: To conduct a prospective, consecutive cohort study to evaluate the incidence of allergen-specific and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) in a paediatric population undergoing adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing. Methods: A total of 64 consecutive patients presenting for adenotonsillectomy at a single centre were recruited over a period of 3 months. All patients underwent adenotonsillectomy and had allergen-specific and total IgE serum testing at the time of anaesthesia induction. Pre-operative history and examination were conducted to determine clinical allergy. Caregive...