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Food allergy and the respiratory tract
1Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC, 1136 East Stuart Street, Suite #3200, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA. jamesftco@earthlink.net
Current Allergy Reports
|March 20, 2002
Summary
Food allergies can trigger respiratory symptoms, especially in those with eczema or asthma. Consider food allergy testing for unexplained respiratory issues and poorly controlled asthma.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition
Background:
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies can manifest with respiratory symptoms.
- These symptoms often co-occur with skin or gastrointestinal issues.
- Respiratory symptoms suggest food allergy in patients with atopic dermatitis, wheezing, or known food allergies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of considering food allergy in patients with respiratory symptoms.
- To guide the work-up of food allergy in individuals with poorly controlled asthma.
Main Methods:
- Diagnosis involves clinical history, laboratory tests, and oral food challenges.
- Treatment focuses on elimination diets and emergency management plans.
Main Results:
- Food allergy should be suspected in patients with specific allergic histories and respiratory symptoms.
- Asthma management should include food allergy assessment if poorly controlled.
Conclusions:
- Respiratory symptoms can be a manifestation of food allergy.
- A comprehensive diagnostic approach including clinical evaluation and testing is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of food allergy-related respiratory conditions.