| Is it food allergy? Differentiating the causes of adverse reactions to food. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11317463 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Foods can produce adverse symptoms in various ways, and the patient's history can help determine whether allergy or some other mechanism is responsible. The history has limitations, however, as it is primarily subjective. Therefore, diagnostic confirmation is very important. Strict avoidance of the allergenic food is the primary course of treatment. Education is imperative to ensure that patients understand food labels and recognize the different names used to designate a specific food. Prompt treatment with epinephrine when an acute reaction occurs can make a life-or-death difference. |
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Authors:
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J C Guarderas |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 109 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 2001 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-24 Completed Date: 2001-05-10 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 125-7, 131-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Mayo School of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. guarderas.juan@mayo.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Age Factors Anaphylaxis / diagnosis, etiology Child Diagnosis, Differential Disease Progression Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis Epinephrine / therapeutic use Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*, etiology*, therapy Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis Humans Hypersensitivity, Immediate / diagnosis Lactose Intolerance / diagnosis Medical History Taking Patient Education as Topic |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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51-43-4/Epinephrine |
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