Are genetic tests informative in predicting food allergy?

Diagnostic tests for food allergy.

The diagnosis of food allergy is still based primarily on a detailed medical history and comprehensive physical examination. Clinical or laboratory tests only serve as an add-on tool to confirm the diagnosis. The standard techniques include skin prick testing and in-vitro testing for specific IgE-antibodies, and oral food challenges. Properly done, oral food challenges continue to be the gold s...

Food allergy and atopy patch tests.

Challenging times for food allergy tests.

F ood allergies represent a significant problem in the western world, affecting about 7% of children under 3 years of age. 2 The impact of food allergies extend beyond the affected individual to their immediate family, as a great deal of anxiety is generated by the fear of a possible fatal food allergy and the practical problem of food avoidance. Consequently it is essential that a correct diag...

Histamine and Food Allergy

Histamine is synthesized via histidine decarboxylase (HDC) in wide types of immune cells and is involved in abundant physiologic and pathologic processes. Histamine is a mediator released during inflammatory reactions, such as food allergy. Food allergy is immunological reactions to 'fight off' specific allergens within food in susceptible individuals. The aim of this study is investigation of ...

Histamine and Food Allergy

Histamine is synthesized via histidine decarboxylase (HDC) in wide types of immune cells and is involved in abundant physiologic and pathologic processes. Histamine is a mediator released during inflammatory reactions, such as food allergy. Food allergy is immunological reactions to 'fight off' specific allergens within food in susceptible individuals. The aim of this study is investigation of ...