Prevalence and early‐life risk factors for tree nut sensitization and allergy in young adults.

Background: Tree nut allergy may cause anaphylaxis. There are limited population-based studies on prevalence and early-life risk factors. Methods: We evaluated the prevalence of reported symptoms and allergic sensitization to tree nuts at age 24 years in the BAMSE population-based cohort study and assessed early-life factors associated with the development of tree nut allergy. We […]

IgE mediated food allergy in Turkey: different spectrum, similar outcome.

Background: Food allergies (FAs) potentially differ across cultures. Methods: All medical records of 534 children and adolescents with IgE-mediated FA over a 5-year period were reviewed to document the regional characteristics with regard to spectrum and outcome. Results: According to their last visit, the most common FAs were tree nuts (TNs) (52.4%), cow`s milk (27.3%), […]