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Ducharme L, Gabrielli S, Clarke AE, Morris J, Gravel J, Lim R, Chan ES, Goldman RD, O'Keefe A, Gerdts J, Chu DK, Upton J, Hochstadter E, Bretholz A, McCusker C, Zhang X, Ben-Shoshan M. Tree Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis in Canadian Emergency Departments: Rate, Clinical Characteristics and Management. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022; 129:335-341. [PMID: 35718284 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Data are sparce regarding tree nut-induced anaphylaxis (TNA). OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize rate, clinical characteristics, and management of TNA in children (0-17 years old) across Canada, and assess factors associated with severe reactions and epinephrine use. METHODS Between April 2011 and May 2020, data were collected on children presenting to five emergency departments (EDs) in Canada. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to evaluate factors associated with severe reactions (stridor, cyanosis, circulatory collapse, or hypoxia) and epinephrine use. RESULTS Among 3096 cases of anaphylaxis, 540 (17%) were induced by tree nut. The median age was 5.2 years [Interquartile range (IQR): 2.5-9.5] and 65.4% were males. Among all reactions, 7.0% were severe. The major tree nuts accounting for anaphylaxis were cashew (32.8%), hazelnut (20.0%) and walnut (11.5%). Cashew-induced anaphylaxis was more common in British Columbia [14.0% difference (95% CI, 1.6%-27.6%)] versus Ontario and Quebec, whereas pistachio-induced anaphylaxis was more common in Ontario and Quebec [6.3% difference (95% CI, 0.5%-12.2%)]. Pre-hospital and ED intramuscular (IM) epinephrine administration was documented in only 35.2% and 52.4% of cases, respectively. Severe reactions were more likely among males [adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) 1.05 (95% CI, 1.01-1.10)] older children [aOR 1.00 (95% CI, 1.00-1.01)], and in reactions triggered by macadamia [aOR 1.27 (95% CI, 1.03-1.57)]. CONCLUSION Different TNA patterns in Canada may be due to differences in lifestyle (higher prevalence of Asian ethnicity in British Columbia versus Arabic ethnicity in Ontario and Quebec). IM epinephrine underutilization urges for EAI stocking in schools and restaurants, patient education, and consistent policies across Canada.
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Affiliation(s)
- Laurence Ducharme
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
| | - Judy Morris
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sacré-Coeur Hôpital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
| | - Jocelyn Gravel
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
| | - Rodrick Lim
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at London Health Science Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
| | - Edmond S Chan
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
| | - Ran D Goldman
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, and the BC Children's Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
| | - Andrew O'Keefe
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.
| | - Jennifer Gerdts
- Executive Director, Food Allergy Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
| | - Derek K Chu
- Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, Department of Medicine, and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
| | - Julia Upton
- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
| | - Elana Hochstadter
- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
| | - Adam Bretholz
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.
| | - Christine McCusker
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
| | - Moshe Ben-Shoshan
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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