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Food Allergy: From Clinical Presentation to Management and Prevention
ISSN: 1929 - 5634
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Food Allergy: From Clinical Presentation to Management and Prevention
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/1929106755634
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Abstract
Food allergy is an adverse immune-mediated pathological reaction directed toward proteins or glycoproteins in food. It affects the skin, gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, resulting in a broad spectrum of diverse clinical presentations. Consequently, establishing a diagnosis can present a great challenge. The prevalence rate of food allergy is increasing, particularly in modern industrialized countries, and is becoming a significant public health problem. There is still no current treatment, and avoidance of suspected food allergens remains the most important treatment modality. However, in order to avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions, food hypersensitivity should be confirmed using allergy tests prior to introduction of elimination diet. In cases of validation of food allergy, avoiding suspected foods are recommended. Education of patients is the cornerstone of prevention and therapy; providing all relevant ...
