Drug hypersensitivity reactions in children in clinical practice: A WAO Statement
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Steering Committee Authors;Berges-Gimeno,M. Pilar;Alvarez-Cuesta,Emilio;Atanaskovic-Markovic,Marina;Attanassi,Marina;Caffareli,Carlo;Caubet,Jean-Christoph;du Toit,George;Guzman-Melendez,Antonieta;Kuyucu,Semanur;Madrigal-Burgaleta,Ricardo;Mayorga,Lina;Powell,Elizabeth;Ramien,Michelle;Gomes,Eva Rebelo;Mori,Francesca;White,Andrew A.;Ansotegui,Ignacio J.;Review Panel Authors;Vivolo Aun,Marcelo;Barbaud,Annick;Bavbek,Sevim;Bernal-Rubio,Lorena;Brockow,Knut;Bustamante,Lucrecia;Chang,Yoon-Seok;Chiaverini Ensina,Luis Felipe;Cuesta-Herranz,Javier;Fernandes,Bryan N.;Garvey,Lene Heise;Giavina-Bianchi,Pedro;Kidon,Mona I.;Alvarez,Marina Labella;Makowska,Joanna S.;Marinho,Susana;Mendoza-Hernández,David Alejandro;Pagani,Mauro;Pino,Valeria Palma;Parisi,Claudio A. S.;Park,Hae-Sim;Peter,Jonathan;Phillips,Elizabeth J.;Risma,Kimberly;Solano-Solares,Emilio;Tanno,Luciana Kase;Valluzzi,Rocco Luigi;Vazquez-Revuelta,Paula;Watts,Timothy J.;Yamaguchi,Masao
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2025
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Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) in children and adolescents are less common than in adults but can have serious consequences if mismanaged. Mislabeling children as drug-allergic due to incomplete diagnostic evaluations leads to unnecessary medication restrictions, increased healthcare costs, and suboptimal treatment choices. This Statement from the World Allergy Organization (WAO) provides evidence-based recommendations for evaluating and managing pediatric DHRs, emphasizing accurate diagnosis through in vivo and in vitro testing, risk stratification, and personalized approaches. Antibiotics, particularly β-lactams, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently implicated drugs, with non-immediate reactions, such as maculopapular exanthema, being the most common presentation. The document also addresses emerging concerns, including monoclonal antibody-induced anaphylaxis and drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome. It underscores the need for specialized care in allergy centers with expertise in pediatric populations and advocates for multidisciplinary programs to manage complex cases, such as chemotherapy hypersensitivity and perioperative drug allergy. By addressing diagnostic challenges and clinical uncertainties, this document aims to improve the management of DHRs in children, reduce mislabeling, and enhance patient outcomes worldwide.
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The World Allergy Organization journal
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18
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9