Publications by authors named "Noriko Takamatsu"
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- Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose, and this report presents the first known case of EIA triggered specifically by leek consumption.
- An 18-year-old woman experienced severe allergic symptoms after exercising, leading to a series of tests that ultimately confirmed her sensitivity to leeks during physical exertion despite some tests showing no reaction.
- The case highlights the need for thorough allergy assessments and interviews since leek allergies are very uncommon, emphasizing that uncommon allergens can play a role in EIA.
Recently, the heat stroke in the elderly who often remains at home during the day increases due to high temperatures in summer by urban heat island effect. We have examined how the elderly were influenced by the high summer temperatures. We explained the patients or the caregivers at home while showing the checklist of six items.
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