IDIOPATHIC ANAPHYLAXIS IN CHILDREN MANIFESTED AS UPPER AIRWAY-OBSTRUCTION

Pediatric idiopathic anaphylaxis has previously been reported and medi cal management defined in 15 patients.((1,2)) We report 3 cases of ped iatric idiopathic anaphylaxis, each sharing upper airway obstruction a s one of the presenting symptoms, The patients were managed with a pro gram of oral prednisone, sympathomimetics, antihistamines, and inhaled corticosteroids with a favorable outcome, Pediatric idiopathic anaphy laxis must be included in the differential diagnosis of children prese nting with upper airway obstruction, Inhaled corticosteroids may provi de a protective benefit from further episodes of airway obstruction du e to idiopathic anaphylaxis.