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This allergy dictionary is published by www.food-info.net, an initiative of Wageningen University and the European Federation of Food Science and Technology. Translators :
Frequency. ~6% (developed world) [1][2] A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of ...
28 mar 2024 · During the 1930s, Walzer and his colleagues utilized sera from food-allergic patients to passively sensitize volunteers and demonstrated that intact allergens can cross the gastrointestinal mucosa. In 1967, a major breakthrough was the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) — the allergy mediator — by 2 different teams simultaneously.
Encyclopedia of Food Allergy, Three Volume Set organized in 10 sections, with ~200 chapters, and written by world-renowned clinician-scientist authors, is the most comprehensive resource for food allergy ever compiled.
11 lis 2013 · Food allergy (FA) is an important atopic disease although its precise burden is unclear. This systematic review aimed to provide recent, up-to-date data on the incidence, prevalence, time trends, and risk and prognostic factors for FA in Europe.
16 maj 2024 · It is only in 2004 that the US Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act enforced listing the 8 most common food allergens: milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soybean, fish, shellfish, and wheat. On Jan 1, 2023, sesame was added.
Food allergy is an exaggerated immune response to dietary components, usually proteins. Manifestations vary widely and can include atopic dermatitis, gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms, and anaphylaxis. Diagnosis is by history and sometimes allergen-specific serum IgE testing, skin testing, and/or elimination diets.
