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[Reactions to food]

R Halvorsen1, Eggesb M, G Botten

  • 1Voksentoppen Senter for astma og allergi, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 10, 1995
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Most food reactions are not allergic, though IgE-mediated reactions can be severe. Diagnosing food reactions accurately relies solely on double-blind provocation, as objective measures are lacking.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical immunology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Allergology

Context:

  • Adverse food reactions affect 1-2% of the population, with higher patient-reported incidence.
  • Distinguishing allergic from non-allergic adverse food reactions is crucial for diagnosis and management.
  • While IgE-mediated reactions are well-characterized, other immunological, enzymatic, and psychological factors contribute to food sensitivities.

Purpose:

  • To differentiate between allergic and non-allergic adverse food reactions.
  • To highlight the diagnostic limitations and the gold standard for food reaction confirmation.
  • To underscore the need for objective diagnostic tools in adverse food reaction assessment.

Summary:

  • Adverse food reactions encompass a range of conditions, most of which are not true allergies.

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  • Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies represent a significant clinical concern due to their potential severity.
  • Other causes include enzyme deficiencies, pharmacologically active food components, and psychological factors.
  • Currently, double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenges are the sole reliable method for diagnosing food reactions.
  • The absence of objective diagnostic measures presents a significant challenge in the field.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for adverse food reactions.
    • Enhanced patient management strategies by differentiating allergic and non-allergic responses.
    • Potential for developing novel, objective diagnostic tools for food sensitivities.