[How to recognize an allergic child].
The morphological signs and functional characteristics which allow the suspicion, by clinical observation, of atopy in a child are described; they are called atopic stigmata; none of them is pathognomonic and is in conjunction of possible allergic disease when they are more valuable. We stress on the significance of the family history and personal antecedents of atopic allergy. If there is atopic disease in one or both parents or some brother or sister, then the allergy-risk in the child is very important. Indications of assess serum IgE levels, as well as their limitations, are discussed. The value of cord blood IgE is useful as a predictive parameter. Diagnostic research must be restricted to what is indicated by a complete and detailed anamnesis and physical exploration.
Guillem Lanuza
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Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital de Los Santos Reyes, Aranda de Duero, Burgos.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008487:Medical History Taking
D007073:Immunoglobulin E
Cómo reconocer a un niño alérgico.