More than a drink: A rare anaphylactic reaction to sparkling water

Am J Emerg Med. 2018 Jan;36(1):170.e1-170.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.10.019. Epub 2017 Oct 7.

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening, type I hypersensitivity reaction which can occur within seconds to minutes after exposure to an allergen. Sulfites have been implicated in causing such reactions with symptoms ranging from mild to potentially life threatening. Here we present a patient who had an anaphylactic reaction secondary to exposure to sulfites found in sparkling water.

Keywords: Anaphylactic reaction; Sulfite hypersensitivity; Type I hypersensitivity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Anaphylaxis / drug therapy
  • Carbonated Water / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Food Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Food Preservatives / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Sulfites / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Carbonated Water
  • Food Preservatives
  • Sulfites
  • Methylprednisolone