Effects of early diet on childhood allergy

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Abstract

Food allergies are classified into two categories: those that are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and those mediated by immune cells (non-IgE mediated) [1]. Although it is possible to develop an IgE-mediated allergy to any food, most individuals with allergies react to one, or a combination, of nine common foods: cow’s milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, sesame, fish, and shellfish [2]. The most common symptoms associated with food allergy in children include urticaria (hives), angioedema, eczema, enterocolitis, enteropathy, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, and anaphylaxis [1].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Biology of the First 1,000 Days
PublisherCRC Press
Pages323-334
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781498756808
ISBN (Print)9781498756792
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - 1 Jan 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology

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