Use of validated clinical criteria can be helpful in making
the diagnosis of anaphylaxis [1–3] . Based on standardized
data collected from 2,012 patients with severe
respiratory or cardiovascular involvement in anaphylaxis,
symptom profiles support the identification of patient
risk factors, because they are impacted by age and comorbid
disease in addition to triggers. In elderly patients, cardiovascular
symptoms and medication or stinging insect
triggers are typical. In young patients, respiratory symptoms,
atopy, and food triggers are typical