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The diagnosis of IgE‐mediated food allergy in childhood

The diagnosis of IgE‐mediated food allergy in childhood IgE‐mediated food allergy is a common condition in childhood and a recognized public health concern. An accurate diagnosis of food allergy facilitates the avoidance of the allergen – and cross‐reactive allergens – and allows for safe dietary expansion. The diagnosis of food allergy relies on a combination of rigorous history, physical examination, allergy tests (skin prick tests (SPT) and/or serum‐specific IgE) and oral food challenges. Diagnostic cut‐off values for SPT and specific IgE results have improved the diagnosis of food allergy and thereby reduced the need to perform oral food challenges. This clinical case series seeks to highlight a contemporary approach to the diagnosis of food allergy in children strategies. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Wiley

The diagnosis of IgE‐mediated food allergy in childhood

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
© 2009 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Munksgaard
ISSN
0905-6157
eISSN
1399-3038
DOI
10.1111/j.1399-3038.2009.00887.x
pmid
19538353
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Abstract

IgE‐mediated food allergy is a common condition in childhood and a recognized public health concern. An accurate diagnosis of food allergy facilitates the avoidance of the allergen – and cross‐reactive allergens – and allows for safe dietary expansion. The diagnosis of food allergy relies on a combination of rigorous history, physical examination, allergy tests (skin prick tests (SPT) and/or serum‐specific IgE) and oral food challenges. Diagnostic cut‐off values for SPT and specific IgE results have improved the diagnosis of food allergy and thereby reduced the need to perform oral food challenges. This clinical case series seeks to highlight a contemporary approach to the diagnosis of food allergy in children strategies.

Journal

Pediatric Allergy and ImmunologyWiley

Published: Jun 1, 2009

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