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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2025

Challenges and preventive strategies in pediatric drug hypersensitivity reactions: where do we stand?

Angela Klain, Francesca Galletta, Francesca Mori, Irene Bettini, Leonardo Tomei, Antonio Andrea Senatore, Sara Manti, Amelia Licari, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Cristiana Indolfi

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Angela Klain *Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, 80138, Italy. klainangela95@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7823-2125
Francesca Galletta *Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age 'Gaetano Barresi', University of Messina, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Francesca MoriAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, 50139, Italy.
Irene BettiniPediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy.
Leonardo TomeiAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, 50139, Italy.
Antonio Andrea SenatoreDepartment of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic, and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
Sara MantiPediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age 'Gaetano Barresi', University of Messina, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Amelia LicariDepartment of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic, and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
Michele Miraglia Del GiudiceDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, 80138, Italy.
Cristiana IndolfiDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, 80138, Italy.

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Abstract

Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) in pediatric patients present significant clinical challenges due to their potential for severe, life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis. Although less common than in adults, DHRs in children are more difficult to diagnose and manage due to limited pediatric-specific research. This study focuses on the role of premedication as a preventive strategy for DHRs, exploring its potential benefits and limitations. While approaches like H1-antihistamines combined with gradual drug dose escalation show promise for reducing mild histamine-mediated reactions, evidence regarding premedication's effectiveness, particularly for non-IgE-mediated mechanisms, remains inconclusive. Rapid drug desensitization (RDD) protocols demonstrate high success rates in certain cases; however, there are no strong recommendations for or against premedication, and controlled studies documenting its real efficacy are lacking. Further research is crucial to establish clear guidelines and improve the safety and outcomes of pediatric drug allergy management.

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Desensitization, ImmunologicDrug HypersensitivityPremedicationAnaphylaxisChildHistamine H1 AntagonistsHumansHistamine H1 AntagonistsChildrenDesensitizationDrug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs)Prevention

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PMCPMC11817705

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