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To assess the frequency of allergic reactions to local anesthetics among patients suspected of LA hypersensitivity.

Local anesthetic hypersensitivity: Frequently suspected, rarely proven: A retrospective study of 101 patients

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Retrospective study finds allergic reactions to local anesthetics are rare, indicating careful patient evaluation is vital.

To assess the frequency of allergic reactions to local anesthetics among patients suspected of LA hypersensitivity.
Retrospective review of 101 patients referred with suspected LA allergy (Feb 2020 - Aug 2024)
Contacted patients to ascertain LA usage and reactions post-testing
Conducted prick-intradermal and provocation tests for allergy confirmation.
Only 1 out of 32 patients tested positive in the prick-intradermal test for LAs.
41 patients who received LAs based on tests exhibited no allergic reactions, while 39 did not receive LAs.
Majority of suspected LA reactions were not immunologically mediated, demonstrating rarity of true allergic responses.

Galata et al. (2026) studied this question.

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