Characterization of patients with allergic reactions to iodinated contrast media during CT scan

We have recently reported that a considerable proportion of subjects diagnosed with allergy to iodinated contrast media (ICM) are in fact not allergic. This may lead to the unnecessary administration of pre-medication and delayed treatment or diagnostic studies. Further understanding of bona-fide systemic allergic responses is therefore required and here we aim to characterize the severity, precipitating factors and benefit of pre-medication in such reactions.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Aviv Talmon, Joshua Moss, Dorith Shaham, Yuval Tal, Alon Hershko Source Type: research