Food Allergies in Spain: Causal allergens and diagnostic strategies

Food Allergies in Spain: Causal allergens and diagnostic strategies

A correct diagnosis of food allergy in the child is based on a careful medical history, together with the demonstration of specific IgE for the involved foods. However, before establishing an elimination diet, the "food-symptoms" relationship must be proven through a controlled challenge t...

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Published in:Pediatric pulmonology Vol. 27; no. S18; pp. 154 - 156
Main Authors: Esteban, M. Martin, Pascual, C.Y.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc 1999
Subjects:
Child
Food Hypersensitivity - diagnosis
Humans
Immunoglobulin E - analysis
Medical History Taking
Spain
Spain
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Summary:A correct diagnosis of food allergy in the child is based on a careful medical history, together with the demonstration of specific IgE for the involved foods. However, before establishing an elimination diet, the "food-symptoms" relationship must be proven through a controlled challenge test.
Bibliography:ark:/67375/WNG-CXHJ5T35-2
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ArticleID:PPUL51
ISSN:8755-6863
1054-187X
1099-0496
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1099-0496(1999)27:18+<154::AID-PPUL51>3.0.CO;2-H