Food allergy in childhood (infancy to school age).

Food allergy in childhood (infancy to school age). Chem Immunol Allergy. 2015;101:38-50 Authors: Bergmann MM, Eigenmann PA Abstract Food allergy is a potentially life-threatening condition affecting almost 10% of children, with an increasing incidence in the last few decades. It is defined as an immune reaction to food, and its pathogenesis may be IgE mediated, mixed IgE and non-IgE mediated, or non-IgE mediated. Potentially all foods can cause food allergy, but a minority of foods are responsible for the vast majority of reactions reported. A good clinical history is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Allergy tests, including the skin prick test and measurement of specific IgE antibodies, are useful tools in the case of IgE-mediated or mixed allergy but have not been shown to be of any help in delayed allergic reactions to foods. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 26022863 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Chemical Immunology and Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Chem Immunol Allergy Source Type: research