Evaluation of cow's milk allergy
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Background The prevalence of food allergy (FA) is increasing; consequently the number of patients on elimination diet (ED) due to a suspected diagnosis is also increasing. Diagnosis of food allergy should be based on a convincing history of allergic reactions or on the result of an oral food challenge test. The oral food challenge test (OFC) is the most reliable clinical procedure for diagnosing food allergy.
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