Author/Authors :
Abraham, Tina Department of Allergy and Immunology - University Hospitals - Regional Hospitals - Richmond Heights - OH, USA , McGarry, David P. Department of Pediatrics - Akron Children’s Hospital - Akron - OH, USA , Frith, John Department of Allergy and Immunology - University Hospitals - Regional Hospitals - Richmond Heights - OH, USA , Casselman, Jason Department of Allergy and Immunology - University Hospitals - Regional Hospitals - Richmond Heights - OH, USA , Tcheurekdjian, Haig Allergy/Immunology Associates - Inc. - Mayfield Heights - OH, USA , Hostoffer, Robert Allergy/Immunology Associates - Inc. - Mayfield Heights - OH, USA
Abstract :
Cold urticaria and cholinergic urticaria are two distinct entities. The presentation of exclusive cold-induced cholinergic urticariais very rare. The patient described herein had experienced urticaria in the exclusive setting of exercising in a cold environment.Urticarial testing including laboratory and in-office testing was all negative. The patient has prevented urticaria symptoms withoral antihistamine therapy. Pure cold-induced cholinergic urticaria is rarely described in literature. This form of urticaria has yetto be described in a pediatric patient.
