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Adriana Pinheiro¹, Sara Prates

¹Serviço de Imunoalergologia. Hospital de Dona Estefânia, Lisbon.

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This case study highlights a child with severe atopic eczema and multiple food allergies, necessitating strict dietary changes. Managing numerous food allergies requires careful monitoring to prevent reactions and nutritional issues.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Clinical Dermatology

Background:

Multiple food allergy presents significant challenges in pediatric populations.
Adverse immune responses to various foods can lead to severe clinical manifestations and restrictive diets.

Observation:

A 4-year-old child with severe atopic eczema experienced multiple food allergies.
Initial specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing at 8 months indicated allergies to milk, wheat, rye, barley, gluten, soy, and egg.
The child had a history of anaphylaxis to cheese and aggravated atopic eczema upon wheat reintroduction.

Findings:

The patient maintained strict avoidance of milk, egg, wheat, gluten, barley, and rye.
Significant dietary restrictions were implemented to manage the multiple food allergies.

Implications:

Managing multiple food allergies in children demands rigorous dietary control to prevent adverse reactions and nutritional deficiencies.
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for effectively managing complex pediatric food allergies and associated conditions like atopic eczema.