Food allergies are adverse immune reactions to food proteins that affect up to 6% of children and 3-4% of adults. A wide range of symptoms can occur depending on whether IgE or non-IgE mediated mechanism are involved. Many factors influence the development of oral tolerance, including route of exposure, genetics, age of the host, and allergen factors. Advances have been made in the understandin...

Allergenic reactions to proteins expressed in GM crops has been one of the prominent concerns among biotechnology critics and a concern of regulatory agencies. Soybeans like many plants have intrinsic allergens that present problems for sensitive people. Current GM crops, including soybean, have not been shown to add any additional allergenic risk beyond the intrinsic risks already present. Bio...

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory manifestations in children and can be provoked by food allergens through ingestion or inhalation. Clinical evidence acquired in recent years shows that the role of food in asthma is still unclear, while food allergy (FA) is regarded as one of the leading causes of atopic disease. Food allergies can result in a range of manifestations including urtica...

COPYRIGHT 2016 LIPHOOK EQUINE HOSPITAL Allergies in horses are commonly encountered but, given their prevalence, are poorly understood, often difficult to investigate, and frustrating to treat. Serum Allergy Testing (SAT) and Intradermal Testing (IDT) are commonly used to diagnose allergic dermatitis. There is little evidence basis for the use of SAT or IDT in the diagnosis of respiratory aller...