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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Hypersensitivity to cold air or water which may lead to fatal anaphylaxis | *Hypersensitivity to cold air or water which may lead to fatal anaphylaxis | ||
==Clinical Presentation== | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
{{Acute Allergic DDX}} | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Treat similarly to urticarial lesions from other causes (i.e. antihistamines) | *Treat similarly to urticarial lesions from other causes (i.e. antihistamines) | ||
*Avoidance of cold is recommended | *Avoidance of cold is recommended | ||
==Disposition== | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Tintinalli | *Tintinalli | ||
[[Category:Environ]] | [[Category:Environ]] | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 5 November 2014
Background
- Hypersensitivity to cold air or water which may lead to fatal anaphylaxis
Clinical Presentation
Differential Diagnosis
Acute allergic reaction
- Allergic reaction/urticaria
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Anxiety attack
- Asthma exacerbation
- Carcinoid syndrome
- Cold urticaria
- Contrast induced allergic reaction
- Scombroid
- Shock
- Transfusion reaction
Management
- Treat similarly to urticarial lesions from other causes (i.e. antihistamines)
- Avoidance of cold is recommended
Disposition
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli