Laboratory screening test with inhalant and food allergens in atopic Brazilian children and adolescents: a performance.

The Phadiatop Infant® (PhInf) is a panel developed to assess allergic sensitization (immunoglobulin E [IgE]) in children aged <5 years and combines inhalant and food allergens. The test has not been evaluated outside Europe. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at 11 pediatric allergy centers to evaluate PhInf as an allergic disease screening method in Brazilian children. Children as controls and patients (aged 6 months-18 years) were grouped according to their primary disease and age group. PhInf and specific serum IgE (sIgE) screening was performed for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (DP), cat and dog epithelia, a mix of grasses and pollens, eggs, cow's milk, peanuts, and shrimp. Values ≥ 0.35 kUA/L (or PAU/L) were considered positive. A total of 470 children and adolescents, which included 385 patients and 85 controls, participated in the study (47.7% boys, average age: 6.3 years). In all, 72.6% of the participants had positive PhInf test (n = 341), with a higher proportion of those having food allergy (92.6%), atopic dermatitis (91.9%), and those aged >13 years having allergy (95%). The PhInf and sIgE agreement between patients (Kappa = 0.94, P < 0.001) and controls (Kappa = 0.84, P < 0.001) was high. PhInf and DP agreement in patients aged >13 years was excellent (Kappa = 0.936, P < 0.001). Compared with sIgE dosage, PhInf had high sensitivity (97%) and specificity (93%). Positivity of PhInf test in this population was high and had an excellent correlation with the allergens comprising the panel. It is a useful method for screening children suspected of having allergic diseases in a non-European country.

Phadiatop, Phadiatop Infant and total IgE evaluated in allergic Brazilian children and adolescents.

The clinical history is of importance in the investigation of allergic diseases but does have limitations. Many allergic conditions will be over-diagnosed if anamnesis alone is used for diagnostic criteria. Serum total immunoglobulin E (TIgE) quantification, as well as panels containing allergens prevalent in the studied population, may serve as screening tests and facilitate the diagnosis of allergic disease or its exclusion. We assessed the positivity of two versions of these tests, Phadiatop Europe® (PhEU) and Phadiatop Infant® (PhInf), as well as total IgE (TigE) values in patients with a medical diagnosis of allergic disease and non-allergic individuals. METHODS: A cross-sectional study performed in eleven Brazilian pediatric allergy centers with patients divided into groups according to the primary condition and a group of assessed control subjects. They were submitted to TIgE measurement and screening tests (PhEu and PhInf). RESULTS: TIgE mean serum levels were significantly higher among allergic patients, especially those with asthma/rhinitis or atopic dermatitis. The positivity of the screening tests, considering the total population, was 63.8% for PhEU and 72.6% for PhInf. These increased when we evaluated only the allergic subjects. The concordance index of the two tests was Kappa=0.7 and higher among those of greater age. CONCLUSIONS: In the assessed population, there were significantly higher levels among those with positive screening tests and PhInf showed better performance in the identification of sensitized individuals, regardless of age. This is the first study to evaluate Phadiatop and Phadiatop Infant in the same population.

Allergic sensitization pattern of patients in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: Allergic sensitization is one of the key components for the development of allergies. Polysensitization seems to be related to the persistence and severity of allergic diseases. Furthermore, allergic sensitization has a predictive role in the development of allergies. The aim of this study was to characterize the pattern of sensitization of atopic patients treated at different pediatric allergy referral centers in Brazil. METHODS: A nation-wide transversal multicenter study collected data on patients attended in Brazil. Peripheral blood samples were collected to determine the serum levels of allergen-specific IgE. If allergen-specific IgE was higher than 0.1 kUA/L, the following specific components were quantified. RESULTS: A total of 470 individuals were enrolled in the study. Mite sensitization was the most frequent kind in all participants. A high frequency of sensitization to furry animals and grasses featured in the respiratory allergies. Regarding components, there was a predominance of sensitization to Der p 1 and Der p 2. It has been verified that having a food allergy, atopic dermatitis, or multimorbidity are risk factors for the development of more severe allergic disease. CONCLUSION: Studies on the pattern of allergic sensitization to a specific population offer tools for the more effectual prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic diseases. Sensitization to dust mites house was the most prevalent in the evaluated sample. High rates of sensitization to furry animals also stand out. Patients with food allergy, atopic dermatitis, or multimorbidity appear to be at greater risk for developing more severe allergic diseases.

[Update on perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: joint document of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) and Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) - Part I: post-crisis guidelines and treatment]. / Atualização sobre reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: documento conjunto da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) e Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) ­ Parte I: tratamento e orientação pós­crise.

Experts from the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) and the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) interested in the issue of perioperative anaphylaxis, and aiming to strengthen the collaboration between the two societies, combined efforts to study the topic and to prepare a joint document to guide specialists in both areas. The purpose of the present series of two articles was to report the most recent evidence based on the collaborative assessment between both societies. This first article will consider the updated definitions, treatment and guidelines after a perioperative crisis. The following article will discuss the major etiologic agents, how to proceed with the investigation, and the appropriate tests.

[Update on perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: joint document from the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) and Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) - Part II: etiology and diagnosis]. / Atualização sobre reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: documento conjunto da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) e Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) ­ Parte II: etiologia e diagnóstico.

This second joint document, written by experts from the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) and Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) concerned with perioperative anaphylaxis, aims to review the pathophysiological reaction mechanisms, triggering agents (in adults and children), and the approach for diagnosis during and after an episode of anaphylaxis. As anaphylaxis assessment is extensive, the identification of medications, antiseptics and other substances used at each setting, the comprehensive data documentation, and the use of standardized nomenclature are key points for obtaining more consistent epidemiological information on perioperative anaphylaxis.

Association between desloratadine and prednisolone in the treatment of children with acute symptoms of allergic rhinitis: a double-blind, randomized and controlled clinical trial.

INTRODUCTION: A combination of antihistamines and oral corticosteroids is often used to treat acute symptoms of allergic rhinitis. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate safety and efficacy of desloratadine plus prednisolone in the treatment of acute symptoms of children (2-12 years) with allergic rhinitis, and to compare it to dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone. METHODS: Children with moderate/severe persistent allergic rhinitis and symptomatic (nasal symptoms score [0-12]≥6) were allocated in a double-blind, randomized fashion to receive dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone (n=105; three daily doses) or desloratadine plus prednisolone (n=105; single dose followed by two of placebo) for 7 days. At the beginning and end of the evaluation, the following were obtained: nasal symptoms score, extra nasal symptoms score, peak nasal inspiratory flow, blood biochemistry, and electrocardiogram. Ninety-six children of the dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone group and 98 of the desloratadine plus prednisolone group completed the protocol. RESULTS: The two groups were similar regarding initial and final nasal symptoms scores, extra nasal symptoms scores and peak nasal inspiratory flow. A drop of 76.4% and 79.1% for nasal symptoms score, 86.0% and 79.2% for extra nasal symptoms score, as well as an increase of 25.2% and 24.3% for peak nasal inspiratory flow occurred for those treated with desloratadine plus prednisolone and dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone, respectively. There were no significant changes in blood chemistry. Sinus tachycardia was the most frequent electrocardiogram change, but with no clinical significance. Drowsiness was reported significantly more often among those of dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone group (17.14%×8.57%, respectively). CONCLUSION: The desloratadine plus prednisolone combination was able to effectively control acute symptoms of rhinitis in children, improving symptoms and nasal function. Compared to the dexchlorpheniramine plus betamethasone combination, it showed similar clinical action, but with a lower incidence of adverse events and higher dosing convenience.

Mometasone furoate in the treatment of mild, moderate, or severe persistent allergic rhinitis: a non-inferiority study (PUMA).

INTRODUCTION: Allergic rhinitis is considered the most prevalent respiratory disease in Brazil and worldwide, with great impact on quality of life, affecting social life, sleep, and also performance at school and at work. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of two formulations containing mometasone furoate in the treatment of mild, moderate, or severe persistent allergic rhinitis after four weeks of treatment. METHODS: Phase III, randomized, non-inferiority, national, open study comparing mometasone furoate in two presentations (control drug and investigational drug). The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients with reduction of at least 0.55 in nasal index score (NIS) after four weeks of treatment. Secondary outcomes included total nasal index score score after four and 12 weeks of treatment; individual scores for symptoms of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and nasal pruritus; as well as score for pruritus, lacrimation, and ocular redness after four and 12 weeks of treatment. The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov with the reference number NCT01372865. RESULTS: The efficacy primary analysis demonstrated non-inferiority of the investigational drug in relation to the control drug, since the upper limit of the confidence interval (CI) of 95% for the difference between the success rates after four weeks of treatment (12.6%) was below the non-inferiority margin provided during the determination of the sample size (13.7%). Adverse events were infrequent and with mild intensity in most cases. CONCLUSION: The efficacy and safety of investigational drug in the treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis were similar to the reference product, demonstrating its non-inferiority.

Laboratory screening test with inhalant and food allergens in atopic Brazilian children and adolescents: a performance

The Phadiatop Infant® (PhInf) is a panel developed to assess allergic sensitization (immunoglobulin E [IgE]) in children aged <5 years and combines inhalant and food allergens. The test has not been evaluated outside Europe. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at 11 pediatric allergy centers to evaluate PhInf as an allergic disease screening method in Brazilian children. Children as controls and patients (aged 6 months–18 years) were grouped according to their primary disease and age group. PhInf and specific serum IgE (sIgE) screening was performed for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (DP), cat and dog epithelia, a mix of grasses and pollens, eggs, cow’s milk, peanuts, and shrimp. Values ≥ 0.35 kUA/L (or PAU/L) were considered positive. A total of 470 children and adolescents, which included 385 patients and 85 controls, participated in the study (47.7% boys, average age: 6.3 years). In all, 72.6% of the participants had positive PhInf test (n = 341), with a higher proportion of those having food allergy (92.6%), atopic dermatitis (91.9%), and those aged >13 years having allergy (95%). The PhInf and sIgE agreement between patients (Kappa = 0.94, P < 0.001) and controls (Kappa = 0.84, P < 0.001) was high. PhInf and DP agreement in patients aged >13 years was excellent (Kappa = 0.936, P < 0.001). Compared with sIgE dosage, PhInf had high sensitivity (97%) and specificity (93%). Positivity of PhInf test in this population was high and had an excellent correlation with the allergens comprising the panel. It is a useful method for screening children suspected of having allergic diseases in a non-European country (AU)

Allergic sensitization pattern of patients in Brazil

Abstract Objective Allergic sensitization is one of the key components for the development of allergies. Polysensitization seems to be related to the persistence and severity of allergic diseases. Furthermore, allergic sensitization has a predictive role in the development of allergies. The aim of this study was to characterize the pattern of sensitization of atopic patients treated at different pediatric allergy referral centers in Brazil. Methods A nation-wide transversal multicenter study collected data on patients attended in Brazil. Peripheral blood samples were collected to determine the serum levels of allergen-specific IgE. If allergen-specific IgE was higher than 0.1 kUA/L, the following specific components were quantified. Results A total of 470 individuals were enrolled in the study. Mite sensitization was the most frequent kind in all participants. A high frequency of sensitization to furry animals and grasses featured in the respiratory allergies. Regarding components, there was a predominance of sensitization to Der p 1 and Der p 2. It has been verified that having a food allergy, atopic dermatitis, or multimorbidity are risk factors for the development of more severe allergic disease. Conclusion Studies on the pattern of allergic sensitization to a specific population offer tools for the more effectual prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic diseases. Sensitization to dust mites house was the most prevalent in the evaluated sample. High rates of sensitization to furry animals also stand out. Patients with food allergy, atopic dermatitis, or multimorbidity appear to be at greater risk for developing more severe allergic diseases.

Alérgenos do gato nas alergias respiratórias: situação atual e novas perspectivas / Cat allergens in respiratory allergy: current status and new perspectives

O gato é uma das principais fontes de alérgenos intradomiciliares. Evidências mostram que o contato com o gato em residências no Brasil é frequente, e está aumentando. No nosso meio, dados sobre a prevalência de sensibilização ao gato são escassos. Entre os oito alérgenos já identificados do gato, Fel d 1 é o principal, e responde por 60 a 90% de toda a reatividade IgE mediada ao animal. Fel d 1 é uma uteroglobulina sintetizada pelas glândulas salivares e sebáceas dos gatos, espalhada e aderida ao pelo do animal pelo hábito de se lamber. O diagnóstico de alergia ao gato é feito pela história de sintomas após exposição e pela presença de IgE específica. Medidas para redução do contato com os alérgenos dos gatos são difíceis de se implementar, principalmente se envolverem a remoção do animal, e não garantem benefício clínico. O tratamento farmacológico é feito com corticosteroides tópicos e sintomáticos. Imunoterapia subcutânea e sublingual têm demonstrado melhora dos sintomas nasais, oculares e brônquicos. Recentemente, foi desenvolvida uma ração para gatos suplementada com anticorpos neutralizantes IgY anti-Fel d 1 extraídos da gema do ovo de galinhas. Estudo com a ração suplementada observou redução significante nos níveis de Fel d 1 ativo no pelo dos gatos a partir da terceira semana, e redução média de 47% ao final de 10 semanas. Estudos complementares ainda são necessários para documentar a ação dessa ração nos sintomas respiratórios de pacientes alérgicos, mas inquestionavelmente abre-se uma nova perspectiva para o manejo da alergia a gato.

Cats are a main source of indoor allergens. In Brazil, human contact with cats at home is frequent and has been increasing. In our country, data on the prevalence of cat sensitization are scarce. Among the eight cat allergens already identified, Fel d 1 is the most common one, accounting for 60% to 90% of all IgE reactivity to the animal. Fel d 1 is a uteroglobulin synthesized by the salivary and sebaceous glands of cats, which is then spread by grooming and adheres to the animal's fur. The diagnosis of cat allergy is based on history of symptoms after exposure and presence of specific IgE. Measures to reduce contact with cat allergens are difficult to implement, especially if they involve removing the animal, and do not ensure clinical benefit. Pharmacological treatment relies on topical corticosteroids and symptomatic drugs. Subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy has been shown to improve nasal, ocular and bronchial symptoms. Recently, cat food supplemented with neutralizing IgY anti-Fel d 1 antibodies extracted from chicken egg yolk has been developed. A study of the supplemented diet observed a significant reduction in the levels of active Fel d 1 in cat fur after three weeks and an average reduction of 47% at the end of 10 weeks. Additional studies are still needed to document the action of this diet on the respiratory symptoms of allergic patients, but it undoubtedly provides a new perspective for the management of cat allergy.

Dermatite atópica em adultos: além da pele / Atopic dermatitis in adults: beyond the skin

Introdução: A dermatite atópica (DA) é doença inflamatória da pele, recidivante e que acomete crianças e adultos e compromete a qualidade de vida destes doentes. Objetivos: Avaliar o impacto da DA moderada a grave na vida social e na qualidade de vida de pacientes adultos, assim como as suas expectativas quanto à evolução da doença e do seu tratamento. Métodos: Duzentos adultos (18 a 65 anos) com diagnóstico médico de DA moderada a grave responderam por via telefônica questionário com perguntas sobre a sua doença, interferência com o seu dia a dia, a atividade laboral, medicação em uso, assim como as suas expectativas com relação a novos tratamentos. Resultados: Na população avaliada houve predomínio de mulheres, média de idade de 37 anos, com nível elevado de escolaridade, e na sua maioria pertencentes às classes sociais A e B (68%). O tempo médio para obtenção do diagnóstico foi de 15 meses a partir dos primeiros sintomas. Lesões em dobras e pescoço, eritema, prurido e xerose foram os sinais/sintomas mais frequentes. As formas mais graves acompanharam-se por maior impacto no trabalho, autoestima e qualidade de vida. Setenta por cento procurou tratamento psicoterápico. Apesar de estarem em tratamento regular, um terço apresenta exacerbações da DA. Hidratantes e corticosteroides tópicos têm sido os mais utilizados. Em busca de cura, 90% abriria mão de objetos de desejo para iniciar tratamento de alto custo, desde que fosse eficaz. Conclusões: A DA compromete a qualidade de vida dos pacientes que buscam por soluções terapêuticas mais definitivas.

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a recurrent inflammatory skin disease that affects children and adults and compromises the quality of life of these patients. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of moderate-to-severe on social life and quality of life of adult patients with AD, as well as their expectations regarding new treatments. Methods: Two hundred adults aged 18 to 65 years with medical diagnosis of moderate-to-severe AD answered telephone-administered questions about their condition, impact on daily life and work, use of medication and expectations regarding new treatments. Results: In the study sample, most patients were female, their mean age was 37 years, and most of them had high level of education and belonged to upper social level (68%). The mean time to diagnosis was 15 months after the first symptoms. Lesions in folds and neck, erythema, pruritus and xerosis were the most common signs and symptoms. The most severe forms were related to greater impact on work, self-esteem and quality of life. Seventy percent sought psychotherapeutic treatment. Despite being under regular treatment, a third of patients had AD exacerbations. Moisturizers and topical corticosteroids were the most frequently used treatments. Ninety percent of respondents would forgo objects of desire to initiate a high-cost therapy as long as it was effective. Conclusions: AD compromises the quality of life of patients seeking more definitive therapeutic solutions.

Guia prático de aerossolterapia na criança e no adolescente: Documento conjunto da Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia e Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria / Practical guide to aerosol therapy in children and adolescents: Joint document from the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology and the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics

A via inalatória é a mais adequada para o tratamento das doenças respiratórias. Muitos fatores influenciam na deposição pulmonar do fármaco inalado, e, consequentemente, no sucesso terapêutico, desde fatores relacionados ao indivíduo, como questões anatômicas das vias aéreas, dinâmica respiratória, doença de base e técnica correta, até situações relacionadas às questões aerodinâmicas das partículas que compõem o aerossol, como o tamanho (diâmetro aerodinâmico mediano de massa) e a homogeneidade das partículas (desvio padrão geométrico). Nos últimos anos os dispositivos inalatórios se aperfeiçoaram, buscando atender às características necessárias que garantam uma deposição pulmonar satisfatória dos fármacos. A escolha do dispositivo inalatório deve ser individualizada, e o conhecimento das particularidades de cada dispositivo e das vantagens e desvantagens instrumentaliza o profissional na decisão, e impacta diretamente no sucesso terapêutico da medicação utilizada.

The inhalation route is the most adequate for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Many factors influence pulmonary deposition of the inhaled drug and, consequently, therapeutic success. They include individual factors such as airway anatomy, respiratory dynamics, underlying disease, and correct technique, as well as factors related to the aerodynamics of aerosol particles such as size (mass median aerodynamic diameter) and homogeneity of the particles (geometric standard deviation). In recent years, inhalation devices have improved to comply with the necessary characteristics that guarantee a satisfactory pulmonary deposition of drugs. The choice of the inhalation device must be individualized, and the knowledge about the features of each device and their advantages and disadvantages instrumentalizes health professionals in the decision and impacts directly the therapeutic success of the medication used.

Guia prático de abordagem da criança e do adolescente com asma grave: Documento conjunto da Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia e Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria / Practical guide to approaching children and adolescents with severe asthma: a joint document of the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology and the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics

Asma grave é a asma que requer tratamento com altas doses de corticosteroide inalado associado a um segundo medicamento de controle (e/ou corticosteroide sistêmico) para impedir que se torne "descontrolada" ou permaneça "descontrolada" apesar do tratamento. Asma grave é considerada um subtipo de asma de difícil tratamento. A prevalência em crianças evidenciada pelo International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood variou entre 3,8% e 6,9%. Existem diversos instrumentos para avaliação subjetiva, como diários de sintomas e questionários, bem como para avaliação objetiva com função pulmonar e avaliação da inflamação por escarro induzido, ou óxido nítrico exalado. A abordagem terapêutica varia desde doses altas de corticosteroide inalado e/ou oral, broncodilatadores de longa duração, antaganonistas de receptores muscarínicos, até os mais recentes imunobiológicos que bloqueiam a IgE ou IL-5.

Severe asthma is asthma that requires treatment with high doses of inhaled corticosteroids in combination with a second control drug (and/or a systemic corticosteroid) to prevent it from becoming "uncontrolled" or remaining "uncontrolled" despite treatment. Severe asthma is considered a difficult-to-treat asthma subtype. The prevalence in children found by the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood ranged from 3.8% to 6.9%. There are several instruments for subjective assessment, such as symptom diaries and questionnaires, as well as for objective assessment, including pulmonary function testing and evaluation of inflammation by induced sputum or exhaled nitric oxide. The therapeutic approach includes high doses of inhaled and/or oral corticosteroids, long-acting bronchodilators, muscarinic receptor antagonists, and the latest biologics that block IgE or IL-5.

Atualização sobre reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: Documento conjunto da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia e Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia ­ Parte II: etiologia e diagnóstico / Update on perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: Joint document from the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology and Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology ­ Part II: Etiology and diagnosis

A anafilaxia perioperatória é manifestação importante no contexto de eventos adversos relacionados à cirurgia. Embora frequentemente relacionada à indução anestésica, pode ocorrer por outros agentes administrados por outras vias. A anafilaxia pode se apresentar como colapso cardiovascular, obstrução da via aérea e/ou insuficiência respiratória com ou sem manifestação cutânea, com consequências fatais em muito casos. Apesar de considerada inevitável em alguns casos, a sua incidência poderia (e deveria) ser reduzida através da busca por fármacos mais seguros. A avaliação abrangente de um episódio é um dos elementos primordiais para tornar a exposição subsequente mais segura, com orientações derivadas dessa investigação. Entretanto, representa um desafio estatístico por ser reação rara, randômica e muitas vezes independente de exposições sucessivas dos pacientes a procedimentos de baixo risco. Neste documento são revisados os mecanismos fisiopatológicos, agentes desencadeantes (adultos e crianças), assim como a abordagem diagnóstica durante a crise e após o episódio. Uma avaliação abrangente, a identificação das medicações, antissépticos e outras substâncias usadas em cada região, registros detalhados e nomenclatura padronizada são pontos fundamentais para a obtenção de dados epidemiológicos mais fidedignos sobre a anafilaxia perioperatória.

Perioperative anaphylaxis is an important manifestation in the context of surgery-related adverse events. Although often related to anesthetic induction, it may be caused by other agents administered by other routes. Anaphylaxis may manifest as cardiovascular collapse, airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure with or without skin manifestation, resulting often in death. Although this reaction is considered inevitable in some cases, its incidence could (and should) be reduced by the search for safer drugs. Comprehensive assessment of an allergic reaction is a key element to make subsequent exposure safer, with guidance derived from this investigation. However, surveillance of perioperative anaphylaxis represents a statistical challenge because this is a rare, random reaction and often independent of successive patient exposures to low-risk procedures. This paper reviews pathophysiological mechanisms, triggering agents (adults and children), as well as therapeutic and diagnostic approach during and after an allergic reaction. Comprehensive assessment, identification of medications/antiseptics used in each region and detailed records with standardized terminology are key points for obtaining more reliable epidemiological data on perioperative anaphylaxis.

Abordagem das reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: Orientações da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia e da Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia - Parte II: etiologia e diagnóstico / Approach to perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: Guidelines from the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology and the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology - Part II: etiology and diagnosis

A anafilaxia perioperatória é manifestação importante no contexto de eventos adversos relacionados à cirurgia. Embora frequentemente relacionada à indução anestésica, pode ocorrer por outros agentes administrados por outras vias. A anafilaxia pode se apresentar como colapso cardiovascular, obstrução da via aérea e/ou insuficiência respiratória com ou sem manifestação cutânea, com consequências fatais em muito casos. Apesar de considerada inevitável em alguns casos, a sua incidência poderia (e deveria) ser reduzida através da busca por fármacos mais seguros. A avaliação abrangente de um episódio é um dos elementos primordiais para tornar a exposição subsequente mais segura, com orientações derivadas dessa investigação. Entretanto, representa um desafio estatístico por ser reação rara, randômica e muitas vezes independente de exposições sucessivas dos pacientes a procedimentos de baixo risco. Neste documento são revisados os mecanismos fisiopatológicos, agentes desencadeantes (adultos e crianças), assim como a abordagem diagnóstica durante a crise e após o episódio. Uma avaliação abrangente, a identificação das medicações, antissépticos e outras substâncias usadas em cada região, registros detalhados e nomenclatura padronizada são pontos fundamentais para a obtenção de dados epidemiológicos mais fidedignos sobre a anafilaxia perioperatória.

Perioperative anaphylaxis is an important manifestation in the context of surgery-related adverse events. Although often related to anesthetic induction, it may be caused by other agents administered by other routes. Anaphylaxis may manifest as cardiovascular collapse, airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure with or without skin manifestation, resulting often in death. Although this reaction is considered inevitable in some cases, its incidence could (and should) be reduced by the search for safer drugs. Comprehensive assessment of an allergic reaction is a key element to make subsequent exposure safer, with guidance derived from this investigation. However, surveillance of perioperative anaphylaxis represents a statistical challenge because this is a rare, random reaction and often independent of successive patient exposures to low-risk procedures. This paper reviews pathophysiological mechanisms, triggering agents (adults and children), as well as therapeutic and diagnostic approach during and after an allergic reaction. Comprehensive assessment, identification of medications/antiseptics used in each region and detailed records with standardized terminology are key points for obtaining more reliable epidemiological data on perioperative anaphylaxis.

Vacinas COVID-19 e reações imunoalérgicas / COVID-19 vaccines and immunoallergic reactions

A avaliação dos riscos e benefícios deve ser realizada para qualquer intervenção preventiva, diagnóstica ou terapêutica em Medicina. As vacinas, assim como qualquer imunobiológico, são consagradas pelas inúmeras vantagens inerentes à proteção da saúde, apesar dos potenciais riscos de eventos adversos que, na imensa maioria das vezes, são raros, leves e controláveis. O desenvolvimento de vacinas contra o novo SARS-CoV-2 representa um dos principais anseios da população mundial e representa extraordinário avanço da Ciência. Pacientes com histórico de alergias graves a algum componente das vacinas ou a uma dose prévia de alguma delas, devem ser avaliados com cautela pelo especialista para decidir se esta deverá ser contraindicada, aplicada com supervisão médica, ou se estará indicado protocolo de dessensibilização.

The assessment of risks and benefits must be carried out for any preventive, diagnostic, or therapeutic intervention in medicine. Vaccines, like any biologic, are recognized for the innumerable advantages in public health, despite the potential risks of adverse events that, in the vast majority of cases, are rare, mild, and controllable. The development of vaccines against the new SARSCoV- 2 represents one of the main wishes of the world population as well as an extraordinary advance in science. Patients with a history of severe allergies to any component of the vaccines or reaction to a previous dose of any of them should be carefully evaluated by the specialist to decide whether vaccination should be contraindicated or administered with medical supervision, or if a desensitization protocol will be indicated.

Update on perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: joint document from the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) and Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) - Part II: etiology and diagnosis / Atualização sobre reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: documento conjunto da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) e Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) - Parte II: etiologia e diagnóstico

Abstract This second joint document, written by experts from the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) and Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) concerned with perioperative anaphylaxis, aims to review the pathophysiological reaction mechanisms, triggering agents (in adults and children), and the approach for diagnosis during and after an episode of anaphylaxis. As anaphylaxis assessment is extensive, the identification of medications, antiseptics and other substances used at each setting, the comprehensive data documentation, and the use of standardized nomenclature are key points for obtaining more consistent epidemiological information on perioperative anaphylaxis.

Resumo Este segundo documento, escrito por especialistas da Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) e da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) interessados no tema anafilaxia perioperatória, tem por objetivo revisar os mecanismos fisiopatológicos, agentes desencadeantes (em adultos e crianças), assim como a abordagem diagnóstica durante e após o episódio. Por se tratar de uma avaliação abrangente, a identificação das medicações, antissépticos e outras substâncias usadas em cada região, registros detalhados, e nomenclatura padronizada são pontos fundamentais para a obtenção de dados epidemiológicos mais fidedignos sobre a anafilaxia perioperatória.

Update on perioperative hypersensitivity reactions: joint document of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) and Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) - Part I: post-crisis guidelines and treatment / Atualização sobre reações de hipersensibilidade perioperatória: documento conjunto da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) e Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) - Parte I: tratamento e orientação pós-crise

Abstract Experts from the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) and the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) interested in the issue of perioperative anaphylaxis, and aiming to strengthen the collaboration between the two societies, combined efforts to study the topic and to prepare a joint document to guide specialists in both areas. The purpose of the present series of two articles was to report the most recent evidence based on the collaborative assessment between both societies. This first article will consider the updated definitions, treatment and guidelines after a perioperative crisis. The following article will discuss the major etiologic agents, how to proceed with the investigation, and the appropriate tests.

Resumo Especialistas da Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia (ASBAI) e da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia (SBA) interessados no tema anafilaxia perioperatória reuniram-se com o objetivo de intensificar a colaboração entre as duas sociedades no estudo desse tema e elaborar um documento conjunto que possa guiar os especialistas de ambas as áreas. O objetivo desta série de dois artigos foi mostrar as evidências mais recentes alicerçadas na visão colaborativa entre as sociedades. Este primeiro artigo versará sobre as definições mais atuais, formas de tratamento e as orientações após a crise no perioperatório. No próximo artigo serão discutidos os principais agentes causais e a condução da investigação com testes apropriados.

Avaliação de custo-efetividade e impacto orçamentário do tratamento adicional de omalizumabe em pacientes com asma alérgica grave não controlada / Cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of additional treatment of omalizumab in patients with severe uncontrolled allergic asthma

Objetivo: Avaliar a custo-efetividade e o impacto orçamentário da adição do omalizumabe (Oma) ao tratamento padrão [corticosteroide inalatório [CI] em dose média/alta e agente beta 2-agonista de longa ação (LABA)] no tratamento da asma alérgica grave não controlada, sob a perspectiva do sistema privado de saúde no Brasil. Método: Na análise econômica, utilizou-se o modelo de Markov baseado na evolução da asma, considerando os seguintes desfechos clínicos: exacerbações graves clinicamente significantes (EGCS) e exacerbações não graves clinicamente significantes (ECS), além de taxa de mortalidade por asma e uso de recursos e custos com o tratamento. Calculou-se razões de custo-efetividade incremental (RCEI) e o impacto orçamentário, com base em dados da saúde suplementar sobre população elegível e horizonte de 5 anos. Resultados: A análise de custoefetividade realizada mostrou que o tratamento com Oma teve maior benefício, se comparado ao tratamento padrão, e gerou uma RCEI de R$ 60.293,00 por ano de vida salvo, que é três vezes inferior ao produto interno bruto (PIB) per capita no Brasil. A análise de sensibilidade, para avaliar o impacto da incerteza dos parâmetros sobre o resultado encontrado, demonstrou que os resultados permanecem estáveis a favor do Oma. A análise do impacto orçamentário apontou um custo por beneficiário de R$ 0,40 no primeiro ano, chegando a R$ 1,80 no quinto ano. Conclusão: A análise econômica demonstrou que a combinação do tratamento com Oma com o padrão para asma alérgica grave não controlada é custo-efetivo no cenário nacional, e a sua incorporação na saúde suplementar é viável.

Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and budgetary impact of adding omalizumab (Oma) to standard treatment (medium/highdose inhaled corticosteroid [ICS] and long-acting beta 2-agonist [LABA]) in the treatment of severe uncontrolled allergic asthma, from the perspective of the Brazilian private health system (PHS). Method: In economic analysis, the Markov model was used based on the progression of asthma considering the following clinical outcomes: clinically significant severe exacerbations (CSSE) and clinically significant non-severe exacerbations (CSNSE), as well as asthma mortality rate and use of resources and costs of treatment. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) and budgetary impact were calculated based on PHS data regarding eligible population and 5-year horizon scanning. Results: The cost-effectiveness analysis showed that treatment with Oma provided greater benefit compared to the standard treatment and generated an ICER of BRL 60,293 per life-years saved, corresponding to less than three times the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Brazil. A sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of parameter uncertainty showed that results still favor Oma. The budget impact analysis showed a cost of BRL 0.40 per recipient in the first year, reaching BRL 1.80 in the fifth year. Conclusion: The economic analysis demonstrated that combined Oma treatment and standard treatment of uncontrolled severe allergic asthma is cost-effective in the national setting and its incorporation into PHS is feasible.