title: Food-specific IgG Antibody-guided Elimination Diets Followed by Resolution of Asthma Symptoms and Reduction in Pharmacological Interventions in Two Patients: A Case Report.
abstract: Asthma is one of the most common causes of office visits in the primary care and emergency care settings. Individuals are often able to maintain symptomatic control with long-term pharmacological therapy. Exacerbations of asthma commonly occur due to exposure to triggers such as viruses, pollutants, and allergens. While it is widely accepted that exposure to immunoglobulin E food allergens can exacerbate asthma symptoms, there is little evidence examining delayed immunoglobulin G-mediated reactions to food. Here we present two clinical cases of individuals who experienced a reduction in asthma symptoms, decreased dependence on pharmacological therapies, and increased quality of life by eliminating foods that demonstrated reactivity to immunoglobulin G levels identified through serum testing.
authors.affiliation: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Virdee), United States.
authors.forename: Kulveen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Virdee
authors.affiliation: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Musset), United States.
authors.forename: Jeannette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Musset
authors.affiliation: United States.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baral
authors.affiliation: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Cronin), United States.
authors.forename: Courtney
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.affiliation: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Langland), United States.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Langland
keywords: IgG antibody; Spasmogens; airway hyperresponsiveness; asthma; bronchodilators; case report; elimination diet; food sensitivities