Research Article

Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends

Volume: 52 Number: 3 September 16, 2025
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Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends

Abstract

Background: Allergic diseases are increasingly prevalent in children, leading to frequent pediatric inpatient consultations for allergy. However, detailed data on the clinical indications for such referrals in hospitalized children remain limited. This study aimed to analyze consultation patterns, diagnoses, and outcomes in pediatric allergy referrals over one year at a tertiary care center. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 992 allergy consultations conducted 795 pediatric inpatients at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital between April 2023 and April 2024. Patient demographics, clinical presentations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment approaches, and consultation outcomes were analyzed. Results: A total of 992 allergy consultations were conducted for 795 pediatric inpatients, with 60.0% (n=477) being male. The most common age group was 0–2 years (28.3%). Respiratory tract symptoms were the leading reason for consultation (50.8%), with asthma or suspected asthma diagnosed in 57.3% of these patients. Among those with wheezing infant, the diagnosis was confirmed in 58.6%. Suspected drug allergy was the second most common indication (26.0%), primarily presenting as maculopapular rash (n=107) or urticaria (n=80), with 12 cases evaluated for severe cutaneous adverse reactions. Anaphylaxis was identified in 31 patients, mostly triggered by drugs (n=19), followed by foods (n=11). Less common indications included food allergy (7.8%), atopic dermatitis (3.1%), transfusion reactions (1.6%), and eosinophilia (1.4%). Conclusion: Pediatric allergy consultations in this tertiary center predominantly address respiratory symptoms and drug hypersensitivity. Specialist evaluation facilitates accurate diagnosis, safe drug administration, and appropriate management, highlighting the crucial role of inpatient allergy services. These consultations also provide significant educational value for pediatric residents, underscoring the importance of integrated allergy involvement in inpatient pediatric care.

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Ethical Statement

The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (approval number: TABED1-24-550)

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration, Medical Education, Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ahmet Selmanoğlu This is me
Türkiye

Fatma Nur Kuzucu This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 16, 2025

Submission Date

July 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 52 Number: 3

APA
Selmanoğlu, A., Yörüsün, G., Genis, C., Kuzucu, F. N., Sengul Emeksiz, Z., & Dibek Mısırlıoğlu, E. (2025). Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends. Dicle Medical Journal, 52(3), 569-576. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785132
AMA
1.Selmanoğlu A, Yörüsün G, Genis C, Kuzucu FN, Sengul Emeksiz Z, Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E. Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends. Dicle Medical Journal. 2025;52(3):569-576. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785132
Chicago
Selmanoğlu, Ahmet, Gökhan Yörüsün, Cankat Genis, Fatma Nur Kuzucu, Zeynep Sengul Emeksiz, and Emine Dibek Mısırlıoğlu. 2025. “Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends”. Dicle Medical Journal 52 (3): 569-76. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785132.
EndNote
Selmanoğlu A, Yörüsün G, Genis C, Kuzucu FN, Sengul Emeksiz Z, Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E (September 1, 2025) Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends. Dicle Medical Journal 52 3 569–576.
IEEE
[1]A. Selmanoğlu, G. Yörüsün, C. Genis, F. N. Kuzucu, Z. Sengul Emeksiz, and E. Dibek Mısırlıoğlu, “Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends”, Dicle Medical Journal, vol. 52, no. 3, pp. 569–576, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.5798/dicletip.1785132.
ISNAD
Selmanoğlu, Ahmet - Yörüsün, Gökhan - Genis, Cankat - Kuzucu, Fatma Nur - Sengul Emeksiz, Zeynep - Dibek Mısırlıoğlu, Emine. “Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends”. Dicle Medical Journal 52/3 (September 1, 2025): 569-576. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785132.
JAMA
1.Selmanoğlu A, Yörüsün G, Genis C, Kuzucu FN, Sengul Emeksiz Z, Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E. Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends. Dicle Medical Journal. 2025;52:569–576.
MLA
Selmanoğlu, Ahmet, et al. “Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends”. Dicle Medical Journal, vol. 52, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 569-76, doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785132.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Selmanoğlu, Gökhan Yörüsün, Cankat Genis, Fatma Nur Kuzucu, Zeynep Sengul Emeksiz, Emine Dibek Mısırlıoğlu. Inpatient Pediatric Allergy Referrals: A One-Year Review of Consultation Trends. Dicle Medical Journal. 2025 Sep. 1;52(3):569-76. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785132