Eosinophilic Esophagitis is still a poorly understood disorder. In essence, this condition affects the patient’s esophagus, which is the muscular tube which channels swallowed food into the stomach. In this disease, cells involved in allergic processes called eosinophils invade the esophagus and are found in high numbers in the esophageal tissue. Normally the esophagus should […]
A person with allergy to pollen can manifest itching of the mouth, palate and inside the ears when eating certain fruits or vegetables. This condition has been termed “Pollen-Food allergy syndrome”. It is important to understand that itching of the mouth termed “Oral Allergy Syndrome” can also be an early manifestation of a potentially dangerous
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It turns out that these patients were actually sensitized to a component of mammalian meat after being bitten by ticks! After being bitten by the culprit tick, the person develops an IgE (allergic antibody) to a component in the tick’s saliva and gut that is also found in mammalian meat named alpha-gal (Galactose-α-1,3-galactose). In the
How to Properly Evaluate Food Allergies: What You Need to Know When it comes to food allergies, accurate diagnosis is essential. The best way to assess a potential food allergy is by consulting a board-certified Allergy & Immunology specialist. A proper evaluation starts with a detailed medical history to determine: ✅ Is a food allergy
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Childhood allergic eczema is a common allergic skin disorder in children. It can affect up to 20% of young children and usually presents in the first 6 months of life. Although the term eczema is frequently used, Atopic Dermatitis is a more precise term to describe this form of allergic skin disease. The prevalence of
