Food allergy and atopy patch tests.

Utility of the Atopy Patch Test in the Diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis

Introduction: The diagnostic work-up of allergic rhinitis (AR) is first and foremost based on the combination of clinical history data and results of skin prick tests (SPT). Other tests, including specific IgE measurement, nasal challenge, and, as a third option, component resolved diagnosis or basophil activation test, may be useful when the diagnosis is difficult because of polysensitization ...

The role of atopy patch test in diagnosis of food allergy in atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrom in patients over 14 years of age.

UNLABELLED Few studies concerning the importance of food allergy in adolescents and adult patients with atopic eczema exist. The atopy patch tests with food have mostly been studied in infants and children since food allergy plays a role especially in this age group. AIM The evaluation of the contribution of atopy patch tests in the diagnostic work-up of food allergy (to wheat, cow milk, pean...

Atopy patch test in diagnosis of food allergy to egg in adult patients suffering from atopic eczema. Three case reports.

Our experiences with the use of atopy patch test in the diagnosis of cow's milk hypersensitivity.

Atopy patch test has been recognized as a diagnostic tool for the verification of food allergies in infants and small children suffering from atopic dermatitis. The test also has a role in the diagnosis of food allergies characterized by clinical signs associated with the digestive system. Yet, in spite of numerous studies, the test itself has hitherto not been standardized. Our study enlisted ...

The effect of wheat allergy on the course of atopic eczema in patients over 14 years of age.

UNLABELLED Few studies concerning the importance of wheat allergy affecting the course ofatopic eczema in adolescents and adult patients exist. AIM The evaluation if wheat allergy can deteriorate the course of atopic eczema. Follow-up of patients with confirmed food allergy to wheat. METHOD Altogether 179 persons suffering from atopic eczema were included in the study: 51 men and 128 women ...