OBJECTIVE To examine autonomy-promoting parenting and independent problem-solving in children with food allergy. METHODS 66 children with food allergy, aged 3-6 years, and 67 age-matched healthy peers and their mothers were videotaped while completing easy and difficult puzzles. Coders recorded time to puzzle completion, children's direct and indirect requests for help, and maternal help-givi...

food allergies are common health problem among children. they carry a significant risk of severe allergic reactions. these disorders are chronic conditions in which the immune system becomes hypersensitive to some food products. it is estimated that 8% of children under the age of three have a type of food allergy. the common allergenic foods include cow’s milk, wheat, peanuts, egg, soy and fis...

food dependent exercise-induced allergy is a rare condition. however, the occurrence of anaphylaxis is increasing especially in young people. the diagnosis of anaphylaxis is based on clinical criteria and can be supported  by laboratory tests such as serum tryptase and positive skin test  results  for  specific ige  to  potential  triggering allergens. anaphylaxis prevention needs strict avoida...

The diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy based solely on the clinical history and the documentation of specific IgE to whole allergen extract or single allergens is often ambiguous, requiring oral food challenges (OFCs), with the attendant risk and inconvenience to the patient, to confirm the diagnosis of food allergy. This is a considerable proportion of patients assessed in allergy clinics....

Food allergy may present with a variety of respiratory tract symptoms that generally involve immunoglobulin E antibody-mediated responses. Exposure is typically through ingestion, but in some cases, inhalation of airborne food particles may trigger these reactions. Upper and lower respiratory tract reactions are often a significant component of multisystem, anaphylactic reactions. However, chro...

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of food allergy in patients referred to our Allergy Unit and to evaluate the diagnostic methods used. Methods: We selected 674 patients referred to the Allergy Unit of our hospital from May 2002 to October 2004. The prevalence of symptoms was determined by a standardized questionnaire, prick-prick test, and serum specific IgE. I...

The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in immune system development and function. Modification in the gut microbiota composition (dysbiosis) early in life is a critical factor affecting the development of food allergy. Many environmental factors including caesarean delivery, lack of breast milk, drugs, antiseptic agents, and a low-fiber/high-fat diet can induce gut microbiota dysbiosis, and ha...

:The term "food allergy" refers to an adverse immunological reaction a particular food. Allergy caused by certain food gives unpleasant response the immune system and is linked through wide variety of clinical features which may contain any tissue or part body, including integumentary system, alimentary tracts, organs involved in breathing circulatory system. The utmost common cause allergic al...

In spite of popular beliefs, the relationship between eczema and food allergy still puzzles researchers and clinicians, which in part is due to the variety of mechanisms involved in various types of allergy. One has to realize the differences between hypersensitivity reactions to food proteins (allergens capable of initiating immediate hypersensitivity or immune complex reactions) and low-molec...

A survey on self-reported food allergy has been carried out from data collected through diagnostic laboratories in Banglore during 2013-2015. Blood samples of a total of 168 individuals are screened using the Food Detective TM IS Professional (Product code: CNSFDIS/CNSFD5IS) kit. The individuals are divided into three categories for the purpose of evaluation, such as 5-15 yrs, 16-45 yrs and ˃ 4...