Exercise-induced anaphylaxis with an Ayurvedic drug as cofactor: A case report

Losa, Francesca

First

;Deidda, Margherita;Firinu, Davide

;Martino, Maria Luisa Di;Barca, Maria Pina;Del Giacco, Stefano

Last

2019-01-01

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Abstract

The practice of Indian Ayurvedic medicine is spreading in Western countries and Shilajit is one of the most used drugs, for its antioxidant activities and immunomodulatory effects. Albeit Shilajit has showed a high degree of safety, it can act as cofactor of anaphylaxis, especially in condition at high risk, such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). We reported this case to sensitize practitioners to investigate to the use of complementary and alternative medicine, in case of exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIAn).