Honey as a rare cause of severe anaphylaxis: Case report and review of literature

Abstract Food allergies are a significant health concern worldwide, with anaphylaxis being one of the most severe manifestations. This report describes a case of a 65‐year‐old male patient with recurrent grade III anaphylaxis of unknown origin. Through detailed diagnostic testing, a prick‐to‐prick test revealed an allergy to honey, identifying it as the trigger for his severe allergic reactions. Honey allergies are rare but often associated with sensitization to pollen from the Compositae family, to which our patient was also sensitized. Based on these findings, the patient was advised to strictly avoid honey and was provided with an emergency kit. To date, the patient experienced no further anaphylactic episodes.

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JEADV Clinical Practice
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2024-11-19
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.581
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3
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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
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Honey as a rare cause of severe anaphylaxis: Case report and review of literature

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Honey as a rare cause of severe anaphylaxis: Case report and review of literature

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Abstract Food allergies are a significant health concern worldwide, with anaphylaxis being one of the most severe manifestations. This report describes a case of a 65‐year‐old male patient with recurrent grade III anaphylaxis of unknown origin. Through detailed diagnostic testing, a prick‐to‐prick test revealed an allergy to honey, identifying it as the trigger for his severe allergic reactions. Honey allergies are rare but often associated with sensitization to pollen from the Compositae family, to which our patient was also sensitized. Based on these findings, the patient was advised to strictly avoid honey and was provided with an emergency kit. To date, the patient experienced no further anaphylactic episodes.

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