Oral food challenge in IgE mediated food allergy in eastern Mediterranean children
Background: The oral food challenge (OFC) in IgE mediated food allergy causes anxiety both in parents and in patients due to its inherent risks. Objective: Documentation of the rate, spectrum, and predictors of positive reactions is instructive. Methods: Children, who underwent OFC between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019 were analyzed. Results: A total […]
Food allergen sensitization patterns in a large allergic population in Mexico.
Introduction and objectives: Although food allergy is recognized as a growing worldwide public health problem, there continues to be limited data on prevalence rates in developing and emerging countries. Most prevalence estimates are based on self-reports, with only few studies using objective assessments. The aim was to analyze the frequency of sensitization to food allergens by […]
Phenotypical characterization of tree nuts and peanut allergies in east Mediterranean children.
INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: The characteristics of tree nuts (TNs) and peanut (PN) allergies vary in different regions of the world. We aim to identify the characteristics of TNs/PN allergies in Turkish children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 227 children [4.8 (3.2-6.8) years] with TN and/or PN allergies were included. The phenotypical features of TNs/PN allergic children […]
Retrospective definition of reaction risk in Italian children with peanut, hazelnut and walnut allergy through component-resolved diagnosis.
BACKGROUND: Serum IgE evaluation of peanut, hazelnut and walnut allergens through the use of component-resolved diagnosis (CRD) can be more accurate than IgE against whole food to associate with severe or mild reactions. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to retrospectively define the level of reaction risk in children with peanut, hazelnut and walnut […]
Pine nut allergy in Korean children: Clinical characteristics and diagnostic values of specific IgE against pine nuts.
BACKGROUND: Hypersensitivity reactions to pine nuts in children have been occasionally encountered recently, although reports on pine nut allergy cases are rare worldwide. The study aimed to feature clinical and laboratory findings pertaining to pine nut allergy in Korean children. METHODS: Forty-two subjects were enrolled through a retrospective review of medical records, from September 2010 […]
Pine nut allergy in Korean children: Clinical characteristics and diagnostic values of specific IgE against pine nuts.
BACKGROUND: Hypersensitivity reactions to pine nuts in children have been occasionally encountered recently, although reports on pine nut allergy cases are rare worldwide. The study aimed to feature clinical and laboratory findings pertaining to pine nut allergy in Korean children. METHODS: Forty-two subjects were enrolled through a retrospective review of medical records, from September 2010 […]
Allergy to hazelnut in adults: A two-step study
BACKGROUND: Although hazelnut consumption is very high in Turkey; the prevalence of hazelnut allergy is still unknown. This study's objective was to investigate the prevalence of hazelnut sensitisation and to verify its clinical importance using double-blind; placebo-controlled challenge (DBPCFC) in an adult population. METHODS: Prick-to-prick skin tests were performed with fresh hazelnut in 904 patients […]