Regarding all the Food Allergies

Food Allergies

آلرژی غذایی نوعی پاسخ غیر طبیعی نسبت به یک ماده غذایی بوده که بدن آن را مضر تلقی می نماید. بعبارت دیگر آلرژی غذایی شرایط خاص فیزیولوژیکی است که با سیستم ایمنی بدن دخالت دارد.

Food allergies and food intolerances.

Adverse reactions to foods, aside from those considered toxic, are caused by a particular individual intolerance towards commonly tolerated foods. Intolerance derived from an immunological mechanism is referred to as Food Allergy, the non-immunological form is called Food Intolerance. IgE-mediated food allergy is the most common and dangerous type of adverse food reaction. It is initiated by an...

Food allergies on the rise?

1080 Food is an integral part of life; however, for some, it can also be deadly. Sufferers of food allergies must avoid, for example, certain cereals, nuts or fish at all costs, and scrutinize the list of ingredients of every food item to make sure that it is safe. The consequences of accidentally eating just a tiny morsel of the wrong food can be serious: breathing difficulties, swelling of th...

Moral Considerations in Pediatric Food Allergies

Food allergies are common health problem among children. They carry a significant risk of severe allergic reactions. These disorders are chronic conditions in which the immune system becomes hypersensitive to some food products. It is estimated that 8% of children under the age of three have a type of food allergy. The common allergenic foods include cow’s milk, wheat, peanuts, egg, soy and fis...

Food allergies and sensitivities.