Clinical manifestations of food allergy: differentiating true allergy from food intolerance.
Postgrad Med
; 120(2): E01-5, 2008 Jul 31.
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| ID: mdl-18654061
ABSTRACT
Food allergy is an abnormal immunologic reaction to food proteins. In this article, we differentiate food allergy from food intolerance and other conditions that may mimic food allergy. We describe clinical presentations of food allergy, outline a practical approach for evaluating patients with suspected food allergy, and discuss recommendations for management.
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Alimentos
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Hipersensibilidade Alimentar
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article