title: Food allergy: practical considerations for primary care.
abstract: Food allergy is increasing in frequency and so is the misunderstanding of what constitutes a true food allergy. This article will review basic concepts of classic IgE reactions to food as well as discuss some that occur through other mechanisms. The importance of a detailed history is emphasized. Information is provided on optimal evaluation, interpretation of results and treatment of these potentially life-threatening reactions. Finally the role an allergist can play in co-management is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA. pdowling@cmh.edu
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Dowling
mesh_terms: D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D015995:Prevalence; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011379:Prognosis; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E
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