Abstract

Introduction: Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a rare syndrome. We described two patients experienced anaphylaxis after exercise.
Case 1: A 24 -year-old male patient, recruited to army as a private 6 months ago. The medical history was suggestive of an anaphylactic reaction which was developed about 30 minute after a vigorous exercise.
Case 2: A 42-year old female, was referred to our clinic because of the recurrent episodes of generalized pruritus, nausea, vomiting, swelling on extremities and breathing difficultly. She was experienced with symptoms after moderate exercises which were performed to losing weight.
Evaluation: The complete diagnostic procedures including skin tests with foods and inhalant allergens were performed. In Case 2, positive skin test results were detected in food allergens (apricot, tomato, vanilla) and inhalant allergens (house-dust mites and cockroach).
Management: In Case 1, he was first experienced EIA symptoms with the military training. For this reason, he exempted from vigorous exercises during his remaining compulsory military service and self-injectable epinephrine kit and antihistamine were prescribed him. In Case 2, she advised to avoid from vigorous exercises.
Conclusion: EIA should be considered in cases of anaphylaxis with uncertain etiology.

Key words: Exercise, Anaphylaxis, Epinephrine kit

Article Language: Turkish English