Asthma and anaphylactoid reactions to food additives.
Presumed allergic reactions to hidden food additives are both controversial and important. Clinical manifestations include asthma, urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylactic-anaphylactoid events. Most adverse reactions are caused by just a few additives, such as sulfites and monosodium glutamate. Diagnosis is suspected from the history and confirmed by specific challenge. The treatment is specific avoidance.
Allergy Clinic, Toronto Hospital.
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D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005503:Food Additives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology*
D005503:Food Additives