Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye

Leyla Çevirme; Güzin Özden; Susamber Dik

Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye

Abstract

Aims: To evaluate the clinical characteristics, triggering factors, severity, and management of food-induced anaphylaxis (FIA) in adult patients in Adana, Turkiye. Methods: 118 patients examined at the outpatient clinic and diagnosed with anaphylaxis using the ICD code T78.0 (anaphylactic shock, due to adverse food reactions), T78.2 (anaphylactic shock, unidentified) were screened. A retrospective study was conducted on 56 patients among these patients who had a history of FIA in their records. Demographic data, comorbidities, clinical symptoms, triggering foods, time to onset of symptoms, and treatment approaches were recorded and analysed. Results: A total of 56 patients with FIA were included in the analysis. There were no missing data for demographic or clinical variables. Of the study population, 41 patients (73.2%) were female and 15 (26.8%) were male. The mean age of the patients was 35.8±12.7 years. A history of drug allergy was present in 7 patients (12.5%). Atopy was present in 30 patients (53.6%). Allergic rhinitis was present in 16 patients (28.6%). Asthma was reported in 9 patients (16.1%). The food group most frequently associated with reactions was fruit. The most frequently reacted fruit was the peach. The food most frequently associated with reactions was peanuts. Conclusion: FIA is an important cause of morbidity in adults. Management in emergency departments is inadequate, especially regarding the administration of intramuscular epinephrine. Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and referral to allergy specialists are essential to prevent recurrence and reduce mortality.

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Ethical Statement

Adana City Hospital Ethics Committee Meeting number: 15, Decision number: 617 and approval was received on 10.07.2025.

Thanks

Faris Kahramanoğulları

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Allergy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Leyla Çevirme ^*
0009-0005-8940-0485
Türkiye

Güzin Özden
0000-0003-4856-2267
Türkiye

Susamber Dik
0000-0001-9596-3931
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 22, 2026

Submission Date

January 16, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 10, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 3

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APA

Çevirme, L., Özden, G., & Dik, S. (2026). Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 8(3), 448-453. https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG

AMA

1.Çevirme L, Özden G, Dik S. Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8(3):448-453. https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG

Chicago

Çevirme, Leyla, Güzin Özden, and Susamber Dik. 2026. “Food-Induced Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Single-Center Experience from Adana, Turkiye”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 (3): 448-53. https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG.

EndNote

Çevirme L, Özden G, Dik S (May 1, 2026) Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 3 448–453.

IEEE

[1]L. Çevirme, G. Özden, and S. Dik, “Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 448–453, May 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG

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Çevirme, Leyla - Özden, Güzin - Dik, Susamber. “Food-Induced Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Single-Center Experience from Adana, Turkiye”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8/3 (May 1, 2026): 448-453. https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG.

JAMA

1.Çevirme L, Özden G, Dik S. Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8:448–453.

MLA

Çevirme, Leyla, et al. “Food-Induced Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Single-Center Experience from Adana, Turkiye”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, May 2026, pp. 448-53, https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG.

Vancouver

1.Leyla Çevirme, Güzin Özden, Susamber Dik. Food-induced anaphylaxis in adults: a single-center experience from Adana, Turkiye. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj [Internet]. 2026 May 1;8(3):448-53. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA54PS82JG