Abstract
A 44 year old woman is described who appears to have idiopathic anaphylaxis triggered by chemical odors. Her case and a general discussion of anaphylaxis are presented. The known causes of anaphylaxis and a discourse on idiopathic anaphylaxis are given. The treatment of idiopathic anaphylaxis is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
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Anaphylaxis / prevention & control
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Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
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Clothing
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Commerce*
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Dust
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Ethanolamines / therapeutic use
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Female
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Household Articles
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Humans
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Hydroxyzine / therapeutic use
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Mast Cells / metabolism
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / etiology*
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / prevention & control
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Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
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Occupational Diseases / prevention & control
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Odorants*
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Triamcinolone / therapeutic use
Substances
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Bronchodilator Agents
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Dust
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Ethanolamines
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Triamcinolone
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Hydroxyzine
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pirbuterol