P007 teenage opioid abuse masquerading as idiopathic anaphylaxis

A 16-year old coed was referred for continuing care of her Idiopathic Anaphylaxis/Mast Cell Degranulation Syndrome (MCDS) soon after moving into her grandparents ’ rural home, separating her from a neighborhood boy. Her diagnoses included Gastro-esophageal Reflux and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for which she received Omalizumab Immunotherapy, Sertraline, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, Montelukast, Ranitidine, Calcium, Vitamin D3 and as needed Epinephrine.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: S. Kagen, A. Garland Source Type: research