Summary The first case of disappearance of apple-induced oral allergy syndrome in a birch pollen-allergic patient following omalizumab treatment is reported. This observation in a case of type 2 food allergy suggests that omalizumab is potentially an effective preventive treatment for patients with severe, type 1 food allergies.

BACKGROUND The role of contact allergy in oral cavity disease processes is unknown. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine the prevalence of contact allergy to flavorings, preservatives, dental acrylates, medications, and metals in patients with oral disease. METHODS Patients were tested with an 85-item oral antigen screening series. Data were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS We evaluated 331 ...

the hyperimmunoglobulin e  syndrome is a rare complex primary immunodeficiency characterized by high serum ige levels, eczema, and recurrent infections. we present a case of 2-years-old girl with eczema and repeated bacterial skin and lung infections since the period of infancy. the patient also had eosinophilia, high serum levels of ige, and cows-milk hypersensitivity. we describe the case, in...

The term pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) defines a series of clinical symptoms appearing shortly after the ingestion of plant-derived foods in subjects with pollen allergy. The patients with PFAS are primarily allergic to pollen and subsequently react to food allergens as a consequence of the homology between pollen and plantfood proteins. The two highly conserved proteins responsible for t...

Background: Melon (Cucumis melo) allergy is one of the most common food allergies, characterized by oral allergy syndrome. To date, two allergen molecules, Cuc m 1 and Cuc m 2, have been fully characterized in melon pulp, but there are few reports about the molecular characteristics of Cuc m 3. Methods:The Cuc m 3 cDNA has been characterized by rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE), which ...

BACKGROUND Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) causes chronic, disfiguring, granulomatous inflammation of the lips and oral mucosa. A proportion of cases have co-existing intestinal Crohn's disease (CD). The pathogenesis is unknown but has recently been linked to dietary sensitivity. Although allergy has been suggested as an aetiological factor in OFG there are few published data to support this lin...

background: melon (cucumis melo) allergy is one of the most common food allergies, characterized by oral allergy syndrome. to date, two allergen molecules, cuc m 1 and cuc m 2, have been fully characterized in melon pulp, but there are few reports about the molecular characteristics of cuc m 3. methods:the cuc m 3 cdna has been characterized by rapid amplification of cdna ends (race), which rev...