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FPIES (Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome)
01/27/2011
...tract to one or more specific foods. This means that the IgE antibodies associated with other food allergies are not involved in an FPIES reaction. Cow milk and soy are the most common FPIES triggers, but ANY foods can cause an FPIES reaction (even ones that aren’t common allergens, like rice and oats). Common Symptoms of FPIES Most FPIES reactions happen when a child is very young – just a few weeks or months old....
Food Allergies – Should You Avoid “Related” Foods?
06/08/2017
...foods can is called “cross-reactivity.” But what does that mean for you? Food allergies can involve many types of responses. For example, you may get a rash after eating a particular food, or a reaction could be life-threatening, like anaphylaxis. The most common immune response to a food is when your body makes something called IgE antibodies to the protein of the food allergen. This igE can cause a variety of physical reactions or symptoms...
Understanding FPIES Through Moms Sharing Their Stories
12/17/2011
...(IV) fluids because of the risk and prevalence of dehydration. Children experiencing more severe symptoms may also need steroids and in-hospital monitoring. However, use of antihistamines and epinephrine are not helpful because FPIES works through a different mechanism than a “regular” IgE mediated allergy. Families may be able to manage mild reactions at home with oral electrolyte rehydration (e.g., Pedialyte®). Because it’s a serious condition, in the event of an emergency, the correct treatment is...
Allergen-Free Mayonnaise
...The following allergen-free mayonnaise recipe was created by Carina Venter, B.Sc. Dietetics, Post Grad Dip in Allergy, PhD, RD. Carina is an Allergy Specialist dietitian dealing with children and adults diagnosed with food allergies, ranging from Food Protein-induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, Eosinophilic Gastro-intestinal diseases, other non-IgE-mediated food allergies and IgE-mediated food allergies. She was inspired to create two mayonnaise recipes that could be suitable for her eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients that are following an elemental...
Allergen-Free Sweet Dipping Sauce
...A slightly sweet dipping sauce that is great for an elemental diet. This allergen-free sweet dipping sauce recipe was developed by Carina Venter, B.Sc. Dietetics, Post Grad Dip in Allergy, PhD, RD and used with permission. Carina is an Allergy Specialist dietitian dealing with children and adults diagnosed with food allergies, ranging from Food Protein-induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), Eosinophilic Gastro-intestinal diseases (EGIDs), other non-IgE-mediated food allergies and IgE-mediated food allergies. She was inspired to...
Tips for Discussing Food Allergy Concerns with Your Child’s Pediatrician
01/07/2014
...appointment: What symptoms have you observed? Itching, swelling, skin rash (hives), vomiting, and difficulty breathing are the most common symptoms due to immediate onset (IgE mediated) food allergy. These can occur individually or collectively. What is the timing of onset? IgE mediated food allergies can occur within minutes of ingestion, almost always within a few hours. Delayed onset allergies (milk protein allergy in newborns) may not occur for 1-2 days. How long did the symptoms...
Cow Milk Allergy Causes
Cow Milk Allergy Causes
03/28/2022
Why some infants develop a milk allergy is unknown. An allergy is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system in response to one or several food allergens. Symptoms of cow milk allergy are caused by exposure to cow milk proteins. These signal the body to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the protein. When a person is allergic, any time the body “sees” the protein, the antibodies recognize it and release the...
Understanding Patch Testing for Food Allergies
12/11/2012
There are several ways to test for food allergies: blood tests, challenge tests, skin prick tests (or scratch tests), skin injection tests (or intradermal skin tests), and skin patch testing (or atopy patch tests). There are advantages and disadvantages of food allergy tests, so depending on the circumstances, the doctor will choose one or more types of tests to assess your little one’s allergies. With patch testing, an allergen is placed on a...
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