Hypersensitivity reaction caused by certain foods
System(s) affected: gastrointestinal, hemic/lymphatic/immunologic, pulmonary, skin/exocrine
Synonym(s): allergic bowel disease; dietar...
It is important to have a history of a temporal relationship of symptoms after food ingestion/exposure.
Symptoms are usually within 30 minutes of ingestion but could be delayed 4 to 8 ...
Avoidance of offending foods is the most effective mode of treatment.
Patients with severe food allergy should be meticulous about food avoidance. They should carry epinephrin...
As determined by tests and clinical evaluation
Strict avoidance of offending food
Dietary counseling is advised to ...
Du Toit G, Roberts G, Sayre PH, et al; for LEAP Study Team. Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy. N Engl J Med. 2015;372(9):803–813. [...
T78.1XXA Oth adverse food reactions, not elsewhere classified, init
T78.00XA Anaphylactic reaction due to unspecified food, init encntr
L27.2 Dermatitis due to ingested food
L50.0 Allergic urt...
Up to 20% of children with peanut allergy may outgrow their sensitivity:
Periodic monitoring of the peanut-specific IgE levels every 2 years may be helpful. If the level of peanut-spe...
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