PMID- 30152669
OWN - NLM
STAT- MEDLINE
DCOM- 20181211
LR  - 20181211
IS  - 2159-3000 (Print)
IS  - 2159-3000 (Linking)
VI  - 472
DP  - 2018 Sep
TI  - Allergy and Asthma: Food Allergies.
PG  - 16-19
AB  - Food allergies are immune-mediated allergic adverse reactions that occur after 
      exposure to specific foods. The most commonly recognized food allergies are 
      immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reactions (eg, urticaria, angioedema, 
      anaphylaxis) that result from exposure to milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, 
      shellfish, fish, wheat, or soy. However, other foods can cause food allergies. 
      Oral allergy syndrome is a common but underrecognized condition characterized by 
      transient oropharyngeal symptoms that result from ingestion of uncooked fruits or 
      vegetables. Non-IgE-mediated food allergies manifest with more delayed symptoms 
      than IgE-mediated food allergies, and predominately cause gastrointestinal 
      symptoms. Food allergies often are overreported because they may be confused with 
      food intolerances or nonimmunologic adverse food reactions (eg, lactose 
      intolerance, food poisoning, caffeine intolerance). Food allergies are diagnosed 
      using IgE skin tests, IgE serum tests, or oral food challenge tests. These 
      allergies are best managed by avoidance of the food or foods related to the 
      allergy because they require ingestion rather than contact to precipitate 
      symptoms. Injectable epinephrine should be prescribed for patients at risk of 
      anaphylaxis. Careful food label reading and food preparation, awareness, and 
      education are keys to prevention.
CI  - Written permission from the American Academy of Family Physicians is required for 
      reproduction of this material in whole or in part in any form or medium.
FAU - Mehta, Raj
AU  - Mehta R
AD  - Florida Hospital Family Medicine Residency, 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park, FL 
      32792.
LA  - eng
PT  - Journal Article
PL  - United States
TA  - FP Essent
JT  - FP essentials
JID - 101578821
RN  - 37341-29-0 (Immunoglobulin E)
SB  - IM
MH  - Food Hypersensitivity/*diagnosis/epidemiology/immunology/*therapy
MH  - Humans
MH  - Immunoglobulin E/*blood
MH  - Public Health
EDAT- 2018/08/29 06:00
MHDA- 2018/12/12 06:00
CRDT- 2018/08/29 06:00
PHST- 2018/08/29 06:00 [entrez]
PHST- 2018/08/29 06:00 [pubmed]
PHST- 2018/12/12 06:00 [medline]
PST - ppublish
SO  - FP Essent. 2018 Sep;472:16-19.