Sulfite hypersensitivity – retrospective study in a Food Allergy Unit
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Methods Clinical files of the 335 patients referred to the FAU of a Portuguese University Hospital for suspected food allergic reactions between January 2010 and April 2014 were retrospectively reviewed; those with suspicion of SH were selected. Patients’ demographics, medical history and SH diagnostic procedures reviewed. The allergy work-up was considered complete when an open food challenge (OFC) with 390mg of sodium metabisulfite (Bial Aristegui capsules) was performed.
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