Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department
Introduction: Cold-induced urticaria is a subset of physical urticaria that presents as wheals or angioedema in response to cold exposure. While most cases are idiopathic, secondary associations with infections, medications, and certain cancers have been described. Case Report: We discuss the case o...
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doaj-718206aa15454ccdbf50ddb48374e5f32021-08-18T18:12:21ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine2474-252X2021-08-015310.5811/cpcem.2021.4.51164cpcem-5-307Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency DepartmentNicholas M. McManusRobert J. ZehrungTrevor C. ArmstrongRyan P. OffmanIntroduction: Cold-induced urticaria is a subset of physical urticaria that presents as wheals or angioedema in response to cold exposure. While most cases are idiopathic, secondary associations with infections, medications, and certain cancers have been described. Case Report: We discuss the case of a 50-year-old male with recent episodes of urticaria from cold air exposure following a flu-like illness six months prior, who presented with symptoms of anaphylaxis upon jumping into a lake. Conclusion: While the majority of patients develop localized symptoms, understanding this disease entity is imperative as up to one-third of patients can develop severe symptoms including anaphylaxis, particularly from water submersion during activities such as swimming.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5fr2d1pj |
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Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department |
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Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department |
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Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department |
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Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department |
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Anaphylaxis Caused by Swimming: A Case Report of Cold-induced Urticaria in the Emergency Department |
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anaphylaxis caused by swimming: a case report of cold-induced urticaria in the emergency department |
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Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
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Introduction: Cold-induced urticaria is a subset of physical urticaria that presents as wheals or angioedema in response to cold exposure. While most cases are idiopathic, secondary associations with infections, medications, and certain cancers have been described. Case Report: We discuss the case of a 50-year-old male with recent episodes of urticaria from cold air exposure following a flu-like illness six months prior, who presented with symptoms of anaphylaxis upon jumping into a lake. Conclusion: While the majority of patients develop localized symptoms, understanding this disease entity is imperative as up to one-third of patients can develop severe symptoms including anaphylaxis, particularly from water submersion during activities such as swimming. |
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