Exercise-induced anaphylaxis: improvement after removal of amalgam in dental caries

Ann Allergy. 1990 May;64(5):472-5.

Abstract

We present a case of exercise-induced anaphylaxis with improvement following the removal of dental amalgam. Although her symptoms were unresponsive to various kinds of therapy until removal of the amalgam, her symptoms related to exercise improved remarkably after the removal. The increase in plasma histamine levels for exercise provocation test also improved. This suggests that sensitivity to metals might cause exercise-induced asthma in some patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis / etiology*
  • Anaphylaxis / prevention & control
  • Asthma, Exercise-Induced / chemically induced
  • Child
  • Dental Amalgam / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis / immunology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Histamine / blood
  • Humans
  • Metals / immunology
  • Urticaria / immunology

Substances

  • Metals
  • Dental Amalgam
  • Histamine