Food Allergies and Testing Anke Tillman, July 2018 First of all we need to be aware that there are several types of food allergies that may cause reflux and other symptoms in infants. A food allergy is caused by the immune system, it is the body’s response to a food allergen. This is caused…
DetailsThe Joneja Food Allergen Scale (click!) This table is based on the typical North American diet and compiled from a wide variety of sources. Foods are listed from the highest to the lowest allergenicity. People vary in their reactivity to foods and show a different pattern of reactivity depending on their individual characteristics. Persons following ethnic diets tend to…
DetailsFPIES – Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Please refer to bottom of the page for further links and information! Contributed by Becky L., February 2017 FPIES is a non IgE food allergy that affects the gi tract. It is a delayed response rather than an immediate response. FPIES is considered rare and is usually outgrown…
DetailsIgE specific Blood and Skin Test work identically Contributed by Anke Tillman A RAST (Radioallergosorbent test) is a way of measuring the amount of IgE antibody in the blood stream made against a specific allergen. RAST tests and allergy skin tests give similar information. Both identify IgE antibody (allergy antibody) against materials you might…
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Different Types of Allergies & Intolerances Non IgE Mediated Gastrointestinal Food Allergies — Link to full-text PDF article in the Journal of Clinical Immunology Food Allergies: IgE IgE (immunoglobulin E): Most of us recognize the following allergy symptoms: rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. This type of allergy is caused by IgE (immunoglobulin…
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