Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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
Delayed allergic reaction to meat
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
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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