1- Department of Immunoallergology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
Publicação em versão integral: - Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 May 5. doi: 10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.211. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33949173.
Introdução: Although allergic diseases have become increasingly prevalent in the elderly, there are few data on this population.
Métodos e Objetivos: Through a retrospective analysis of the electronic medical records of patients aged 65 years and above followed in our Immunoallergology Unit, we aimed to characterize the immunoallergic diseases of the elderly.
Resultados: The most common disorders were respiratory diseases (n=185; 50%), mucocutaneous diseases (n=113; 31%), drug allergy (n=31; 8%), food allergy (n=9; 2%), and anaphylaxis (n=9; 2%). Use of specific immunotherapy was residual (n=2; 1%). There was an association between anaphylaxis and both, drug (p=0.004) and food (p=0.013) allergies. Non-allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma were more frequent in females, and ACE inhibitors/ARB induced-angioedema in males.
Conclusões: Recognizing the characteristics of immunoallergic diseases in the elderly and the specificities of this age group is paramount in providing these patients with the best possible care.
Palavras Chave: elderly, old-aged, allergy, immunoallergic, prevalence