Abstract:

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening disorder that typically occurs as a result of involvement of a few systems (e.g. dermatological, respiratory, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal) with different symptoms. It usually happens abruptly after contacting with a known or unknown allergen. Anaphylaxis can, nevertheless, take place without any particular precipitant, reason or occasion, and this well-known type of disorder has been named as idiopathic anaphylaxis. The diagnosis of idiopathic anaphylaxis is made following an accurate allergic assessment and elimination of any offensive agent. Idiopathic anaphylaxis has been currently defined in children and adults, and growing reports of patients are being observed globally. Idiopathic anaphylaxis is potentially lethal; typifies an origin of main health care expenses, brings anxiety to the patient and family, although it is managed by correct therapeutic maneuvers. Since it is a corticosteroid-responsive disorder, it may have an immunological pathogenesis. Certain therapeutic regimes have been proven to be helpful in prophylactic treatment of idiopathic anaphylaxis. In the gathered data of idiopathic anaphylaxis cases in the literature, there have been a few fatalities described.

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