Episode 25: Is Cefazolin Safe in Penicillin Allergic Patients? May/June 2021

For today’s episode we will be reviewing articles from the May-June 2021 issue of Allergy Watch, a bimonthly publication which provides research summaries to College members from the major journals in allergy and immunology. Articles Reviewed: AZT Improves Outcomes and Lowers Costs in Uncontrolled Asthma The cost-effectiveness of azithromycin in reducing exacerbations in uncontrolled asthma. Cefazolin Should Be Used in Most Penicillin Allergic Patients Assessment of the Frequency of Dual Allergy to Penicillins and Cefazolin: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.   Consider IV Fluids Early if Anaphylaxis Doesn’t Respond to Epinephrine   Cardiovascular changes during peanut-induced allergic reactions in human subjects.   Please rate our podcast on iTunes! Please give us feedback, corrections, and suggestions! Email feedback to: [email protected] ACAAI is presenting this podcast for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. The College is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services or methods that might be referenced.   At the time of recording, the speakers had the following disclosures: Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose Dr. Kalangara Speaker and Consultant: GlaxoSmithKline Dr. Fineman Speaker: Takeda; Research: Aimmune, DBV, Biocryst