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Exercise-induced anaphylaxis

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Exercise-induced anaphylaxis has been recognized with increasing frequency since its original description in 1980. Recent studies suggest food-induced reactions may occur frequently in this syndrome, which is a mast cell-dependent phenomenon. In this article, the clinical manifestations of exercise-induced anaphylaxis are reviewed, and food related factors contributing to the disorder are considered.

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Castells, M.C., Horan, R.F. & Sheffer, A.L. Exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 3, 15–21 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-003-0005-x

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