title: Food allergies in Spain: causal allergens and diagnostic strategies.
abstract: A correct diagnosis of food allergy in the child is based on a careful medical history, together with the demonstration of specific IgE for the involved foods. However, before establishing an elimination diet, the "food-symptoms" relationship must be proven through a controlled challenge test.
authors: Servicio de Alergia, Hospital Universitario Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Martin Esteban
authors: C Y
authors: CY
authors: Pascual
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008487:Medical History Taking; D013030:Spain
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E