Análise sobre o conhecimento do pediatra brasileiro sobre a alergia à proteína do leite de vaca / Analysis of brazilian pediatricians' knowledge of cow's milk protein allergy

Analisar o conhecimento de pediatras brasileiros sobre alergia à proteína do leite de vaca (APLV) por meio de um questionário validado. Estudo quantitativo com delineamento transversal no qual foi aplicado um questionário online sobre conhecimentos de APLV. O cálculo amostral foi de 294. O formulário online foi dividido em dois blocos, sendo o primeiro composto por questões de identificação dos pediatras e o segundo composto pelo questionário validado, construído a partir do Consenso Brasileiro de Alergia Alimentar (2018). A avaliação geral do questionário mostrou um percentual de concordância de 91% e Índice de Validade de Conteúdo de 0,95. Os resultados dos questionários aplicados foram apresentados em frequências absolutas e relativas, média, mediana, desvio padrão e percentis. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em 5% (p < 0,05). O questionário validado foi respondido por 1.316 médicos brasileiros, dos quais 1.017 (77,3%) eram do sexo feminino. A média de idade observada foi de 45,50 ± 13,20 anos. Ao analisar o número total de acertos, notou-se que a média de acertos foi de 80,66 ± 10,42%. Os pediatras responderam principalmente a perguntas sobre o conceito e o tratamento da APLV. A questão com menor índice de acertos foi relacionada à investigação clínica e laboratorial. A maioria dos médicos que respondeu ao questionário demonstrou compreender o conceito e as principais recomendações terapêuticas da APLV.

To analyze the knowledge of Brazilian pediatricians about cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) using a validated questionnaire. Quantitative study with a cross-sectional design in which an online questionnaire on CMPA knowledge was applied. The sample calculation indicated 1024 participants. The online form was divided into two blocks, the first comprising questions on the identification of pediatricians, and the second comprising the validated questionnaire, built from the Brazilian Consensus on Food Allergy (2018). The general evaluation of the questionnaire showed a percentage of agreement of 91% and a Content Validity Index of 0.95. The results of the applied questionnaires were presented in absolute and relative frequencies, mean, median, standard deviation, and percentiles. The level of significance was set at 5% (p <0.05). The validated questionnaire was answered by 1316 Brazilian doctors, of whom 1017 (77.3%) were females, and their mean age was 45.50 ± 13.20 years. The mean total number of correct answers was 80.66 ± 10.42%. Pediatricians mostly answered questions about the concept and treatment of CMPA. The question with the lowest rate of correct answers was related to clinical and laboratory investigation. Most physicians who answered the questionnaire demonstrated they understood the concept and the main CMPA therapeutic recommendations.

Sensitization to poultry meat, fish, and coconut in a multiple food allergic young boy / Sensibilização a carne de aves, peixe e coco em um jovem com alergia alimentar múltipla

Poultry meat allergy is rare and may present as primary or secondary, in the context of bird-egg syndrome. Chicken meat is responsible for most of the reactions. Cross-reactive allergens (parvalbumins, enolases, aldolases) between fish and chicken meat have been described. Coconut allergy is also rare. Coc n2 (7S globulin) and Coc n4 (11S globulin) have been implicated. We present a complex multiple food allergy case report where investigation into fish and chicken meat allergies as well as coconut allergy is carried out.

A alergia à carne de aves é rara e pode apresentar-se como primária ou secundária, no contexto da síndrome ovo-ave. A carne de frango é responsável pela maioria das reações. Foram descritos alergênios com reação cruzada (parvalbuminas, enolases, aldolases) entre peixe e carne de frango. A alergia ao coco também é rara. Coc n2 (globulina 7S) e Coc n4 (globulina 11S) foram implicados. Apresentamos um relato de caso complexo de alergia alimentar múltipla, onde é realizada investigação sobre alergia a peixe e carne de frango, bem como alergia ao coco.

Baker's rhinitis and asthma with concomitant wheat anaphylaxis: a rare overlap of clinical entities / Rinite e asma do padeiro com anafilaxia após ingestão de trigo: um caso raro de sobreposição de entidades clínicas

Wheat is one of the fundamental sources of food worldwide. Baker's asthma and occupational rhinitis are both frequent and can be attributable to work exposure in bakers. However, the association between baker's asthma and wheat allergy is very rare. The authors report the case of a bakery worker who developed baker's asthma and occupational rhinitis after years of working in a bakery and later developed anaphylactic reactions after wheat ingestion.

O trigo é uma das fontes alimentares mais importantes em todo o mundo. A asma do padeiro e a rinite ocupacional são frequentes e podem ser atribuídas à exposição a farinhas em padeiros. No entanto, a associação entre asma do padeiro e alergia alimentar ao trigo é muito rara. Os autores descrevem um caso em que um trabalhador de panificação desenvolveu asma do padeiro e rinite ocupacional após anos trabalhando em uma padaria, e posteriormente desenvolveu reações anafiláticas após a ingestão de trigo.

Teste de provocação oral com alimentos: o panorama brasileiro / Oral food challenge: a Brazilian panorama

Introdução: O teste de provocação oral (TPO) com alimentos é o padrão ouro para avaliação diagnóstica e de aquisição de tolerância em pacientes com alergia alimentar (AA). Exige, no entanto, equipe especializada e local apropriado para execução, uma vez que reações alérgicas, incluindo anafilaxia, podem acontecer. Foi recém-incorporado como procedimento reconhecido pelo Sistema Único de Saúde e pela Agência Nacional de Saúde, mas apenas no contexto da alergia ao leite de vaca para pacientes com até 24 meses de vida. Pouco se sabe sobre sua disponibilidade/execução no território brasileiro. Objetivos: Explorar o perfil de realização de TPO com alimentos em âmbito nacional, bem como as limitações para a sua não realização. Métodos: Inquérito virtual foi disponibilizado por e-mail aos 2.500 sócios cadastrados na Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia questionando sobre a prática de TPO, formação do profissional, limitações para sua não realização e possíveis soluções para sua execução. Resultados: Foram obtidas 290 respostas (11,6% dos associados), sendo a maioria deles proveniente da Região Sudeste (56,1%). Realizam TPO 54,5% (158/290) dos associados, 62% destes mais de 5 TPOs/mês, principalmente para leite e ovo. A execução de TPO na atualidade, majoritariamente na rede privada, esteve associada à prática do procedimento durante a especialização. Falta de recurso e ambiente apropriados são as maiores limitações para a não realização do TPO. Conclusões: Apesar do viés de seleção inerente à metodologia empregada do estudo, este inquérito pioneiro em território nacional tem importância por esclarecer e discutir a realização do TPO no âmbito do Brasil. Certamente este procedimento ainda é insuficientemente realizado no Brasil.

Background: Oral food challenge (OFC), the gold standard for diagnosing food allergy and determining tolerance levels, requires specialized staff and appropriate conditions since anaphylaxis may occur. In 2022, OFC was officially recognized in Brazilian public and private health systems, although only for milk allergy in children up to 24 months of age. Little is known about OFC practices in Brazil. Objectives: To explore OFC practices, barriers, and solutions among Brazilian allergists and immunologists. Methods: A survey was e-mailed to 2500 associates of the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology regarding OFC practices, training experiences, barriers to this procedure, and workable solutions. Results: A total of 290 associates responded (11.6%), more than a half of whom (56.15) practiced in the southeast region: 158 (54.5%) reported performing OFC, of whom 62% performed > 5 procedures each month, mostly for cow milk and hen egg. OFCs were mostly performed in private practice and were associated with specialized training. Lack of an appropriate setting was seen as the main barrier to performing the procedure. Conclusions: Although this study's methodology involves intrinsic biases, this is the first exploration of OFC practice in Brazil. OFCs are still underperformed nationwide.

Anafilaxia à lapa: um caso clínico raro / Limpet anaphylaxis: a rare case

A lapa (Patella vulgata) é um molusco frequentemente encontrado em regiões costeiras com clima quente. A alergia alimentar à lapa é muito rara, com poucos casos descritos na literatura. Os autores descrevem um caso de anafilaxia à lapa, com evidência de reação de hipersensibilidade do tipo I, através de IgE específica positiva à lapa, tanto com métodos in vivo, como in vitro.

Limpet (Patella vulgata) is a mollusk mainly found in warm coastal regions. Limpet allergy is considered rare, and few cases can be found in the literature. We describe a clinical case of limpet anaphylaxis, including in vitro and in vivo evidence of IgE mechanism involvement.

Acidosis metabólica neonatal por síndrome de enterocolitis inducido por proteína de alimentos: reporte de caso / Neonatal metabolic acidosis caused by food proteininduced enterocolitis syndrome: a case report

El síndrome de enterocolitis inducido por proteínas de los alimentos (FPIES, por su sigla en inglés) es una reacción alérgica no mediada por inmunoglobulina E (IgE) con síntomas gastrointestinales, como vómitos y diarrea. El diagnóstico se basa en criterios clínicos y en una prueba de provocación para confirmarlo. Es una enfermedad desconocida en las unidades neonatales, debido a la inespecificidad de los síntomas en los recién nacidos. La cifra de metahemoglobina elevada es una opción sencilla de aproximación diagnóstica. Se describe el caso clínico de un recién nacido que ingresa al servicio de urgencias por deshidratación, letargia, vómitos, diarrea y acidosis metabólica grave con elevación de metahemoglobina, con mejora clínica y recuperación total tras el inicio del aporte de fórmula elemental. La sospecha diagnóstica se confirmó tras la prueba de provocación positiva.

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a non-IgE mediated allergic reaction with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea. FPIES diagnosis is based on clinical criteria and on a food challenge test. It is an unknown disease in neonatal units due to its nonspecific symptoms in newborn infants. An elevated methemoglobin level is a simple way to approach diagnosis. Here we describe a clinical case of a newborn admitted to the emergency department because of dehydration, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, severe metabolic acidosis, and a high methemoglobin level. Clinical improvement and complete recovery was achieved after initiation of elemental formula. The diagnostic suspicion was confirmed after a positive challenge test.

Omalizumab for the treatment of 74 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases: a clinical analysis / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases.Methods:Clinical data were retrospectively collected from 74 patients, who were clinically diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria and other allergic diseases, and received subcutaneous injections of omalizumab in the Department of Allergy, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from June 2020 to September 2022. Types of allergic diseases, serum total IgE (tIgE) and allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) levels before treatment, treatment outcomes and adverse drug reactions were analyzed. Differences before and after treatment were assessed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test. Results:A total of 74 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria were involved, including 29 with complicated allergic asthma (39.2%) , 61 with complicated allergic rhinitis (82.4%) , 6 with complicated atopic dermatitis (8.1%) , and 4 with food allergy (5.4%) . Before treatment, elevated serum tIgE or sIgE levels were observed in 44 (59.5%) patients. After the first omalizumab treatment, the urticaria control test (UCT) score significantly increased compared with that before treatment (16.00 [13.0.0, 16.00] vs. 6.00 [5.75, 9.00], Z = 7.39, P < 0.001) ; after 4 sessions of the omalizumab treatment, 82.5% (33/40) of the patients achieved complete control of urticaria symptoms or showed complete response. After omalizumab treatment, asthmatic attacks were decreased in 29 patients with allergic asthma, and asthma control test (ACT) scores significantly increased compared with those before treatment (21.07 ± 2.88 points [after the first treatment] vs. 18.48 ± 3.20 points [before treatment], t = 8.87, P < 0.001) ; among 61 patients with allergic rhinitis, global rhinitis symptom-based visual analog scale (VAS) scores (before treatment: 5.89 ± 1.29 points; after the first treatment: 3.28 ±1.46 points) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) scores (before treatment: 60.10 ± 20.53 points; after the first treatment: 37.26 ± 18.83 points) both significantly decreased after the first treatment ( t = 15.04, 10.01, respectively, both P < 0.001) , and rhinitis symptoms were relieved at the same time; skin itching was relieved in 4 patients with atopic dermatitis, and allergic symptoms after contact with food allergens were also relieved in the 2 patients with food allergy after omalizumab treatment. During the treatment, only 1 patient experienced erythematous swelling, induration, and pain at the injection site. Conclusions:In the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by allergic diseases, the use of omalizumab not only effectively improved urticaria symptoms, but also well controlled allergic diseases, with a good safety profile. Multiple benefits may be achieved by the use of omalizumabin in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases.

Clinical analysis of sIgG antibody in children with food intolerance in Qingdao / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective:To analyze food intolerance status in children in Qingdao by detecting the serum levels of food-specific IgG (sIgG).Methods:In this cross-sectional study, a total of 4 249 children aged 0 to 14 years (all were permanent residents of Qingdao City) admitted to Women and Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University from May 2017 to December 2020 for suspected food intolerance were selected as the study objects with the whole sampling method. According to the age, the objects were divided into 4 groups: 0-<1 year group (440 cases), 1-<3 years group (1 761 cases), 3-<6 years group (1 193 cases), and ≥6 years group (855 cases). Positive condition of serum sIgG antibodies of 14 kinds of food in the children were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Chi-square test was used to compare the positive rate of the antibodies among different foods, gender and age groups.Results:The total positive rate of food sIgG antibody in 4 249 children was 95.32% (4 050/4 249), the highest positive rate was found in eggs (81.50%) and the lowest positive rate was found in pork (1.15%). The positive rates of sIgG antibody in milk (54.98% vs 49.69%, χ2=11.627), crab (5.59% vs 3.71%, χ2=8.049) and shrimp (4.62% vs 2.75%, χ2=9.784) in boys were significantly higher than those in girls, and the positive rates of sIgG antibody in tomato (49.19% vs 45.54%, χ2=5.510), cod (8.53% vs 5.96%, χ2=10.512) and beef (2.58% vs 1.70%, χ2=3.959) in girls were significantly higher than those in boys (all P<0.05). The total positive rate of sIgG antibody in 14 foods was the lowest in 0-<1 year group (89.09%), and it was the highest in 3-<6 years group (96.98%) ( χ2=63.950, P<0.001). The highest positive rate in 0-<1 year group was found in tomato (56.36%), and it was eggs (85.29%, 88.94%, 85.50%) in all the other 3 groups. The positive rates of corn and beef decreased with age ( χ2=44.098, 20.106, P<0.001), while those of cod and mushroom increased with age ( χ2=32.315, 40.338, P<0.001). The positive rate of wheat (57.13%, χ2=42.273), tomato (57.01%, χ2=209.862), soybean (24.99%, χ2=92.580), crab (6.81%, χ2=33.201), shrimp (6.25%, χ2=47.863) were all the highest in 1-<3 years group among the 4 groups (all P<0.001), and the positive rate of chicken was the highest in 3-<6 years group (7.88%, χ2=29.875; P<0.001). Conclusions:Children in Qingdao have a high level of food intolerance, and the highest positive rate is for eggs. Milk, crab and shrimp should be focused on for boys, while tomatoes, cod and beef shoud be paid more attention to for girls. Children of different ages have different kinds of food intolerance, and their diets should be adjusted reasonably according to the characteristics.

Etiology and prognostic factors of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants after neonatal period with hematochezia / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective:To analyze the etiology and prognostic factors of necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC) in infants after neonatal period with hematochezia.Methods:The clinical data of 62 infants older than 28 days with NEC and hematochezia diagnosed at Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, summarizing the etiology of NEC in this age group and analyze the factors affecting the prognosis of NEC.According to IgE detection results of food allergens, the infants were divided into milk protein positive group and milk protein negative group.According to the absolute value level of peripheral blood eosinophils, they were divided into increased eosinophils group(≥0.5×10 9/L) and normal eosinophils group(<0.5×10 9/L). They were divided into three groups according to co-infection: NEC group(no co-infection), NEC+ clostridium difficile associated diarrhea(CDAD) group, and NEC+ other infection group(salmonella infection or sepsis). According to different feeding methods, they were divided into normal amino acid group(osmotic pressure 310 mOsm/L), diluted amino acid group(osmotic pressure 233 mOsm/L), and deep hydrolysis group(osmotic pressure 185 mOsm/L). The relief time of clinical symptoms, the recovery time of intestinal gas accumulation, feeding time to achieve physiological requirements, and the length of hospital stay in each group were compared. Results:Among 62 cases, there were 27 males and 35 females.The median age of onset was 1.4(1.2, 2.3) months.The median birth weight was 3.2(2.9, 3.4)kg.Full-term infants accounted for 87.1%.Cesarean accounted for 62.9%.Fifty-three patients(85.5%)had allergic symptoms.Thirteen patients(21.0%)had family history of allergy.Cow milk protein allergy was diagnosed in 29 cases.Thirty-two cases(51.6%) had elevated peripheral blood eosinophils.The hospitalization time of milk protein positive group was longer than that of negative group( P=0.047). The clinical remission rate after hypoallergenic formula feeding for 1 day of increased eosinophils group was higher than that of normal eosinophil group(100.0% vs.65.0%, P=0.002). Ten patients(16.1%)were complicated with clostridium difficile infection, two patients(3.2%) with salmonella enteritis, and four patients(6.5%) with sepsis.Both the hospital stay and feeding time to achieve physiological requirements of NEC+ other infection group were longer than the other two groups( P<0.05). NEC+ CDAD group had a higher rate of repeated hospitalizations(40.0%, P=0.004). The mean recovery time of intestinal gas accumulation was(4.5±2.9)days.After(3.9±3.0)days, hypoallergenic formula feeding started.After one day of feeding, the clinical remission rate was 79.0%.The average time to achieve physiological requirements was(5.8±3.2)days.The clinical symptom relief time of diluted amino acid group was shorter( P=0.006), but there was no statistical difference in feeding time to achieve physiological requirements and hospitalization time between each group( P>0.05). Conclusion:Cow′s milk protein allergy and infection(especially CDAD)are closely related to the occurrence and development of NEC after neonatal period with hematochezia.The administration of diluted amino acid-based formulae close to the osmotic pressure of breast milk and targeted anti-infective therapy could shorten the clinical remission time of NEC and reduce the risk of repeated hospitalization.

Intake of allergenic foods at 1.5 years and 3 years of age in a general child population in Japan: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND@#Recent studies indicate that the timing of introduction of potentially allergenic food is crucial for the development of food allergy in children. This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the reality of allergen food intake in a general population of young children in Japan.@*METHODS@#A questionnaire survey of caregivers was conducted at health checkups for 1.5-year (18-month)-old and 3-year-old children in the fall of 2020. The caregivers were asked about (1) the presence/absence of allergic disease symptoms based on the ISAAC questionnaire, and (2) foods that caregivers avoided giving their children. Ordinal logistic regression analyses were periformed to determine factors associated with food avoidance.@*RESULTS@#Questionnaires were distributed to 1720 caregivers, and 1603 (93%) responded. The responders consisted of 771 and 832 caregivers who participated in 1.5-year-old and 3-year-old checkups, respectively. The prevalence of allergic diseases was comparable to recent epidemiological studies in Japan, indicating that the population may be representative. At 1.5 years old, more than 50% of the children were not exposed to peanuts, tree nuts, fish eggs, shellfish, and buckwheat. At 3 years old, the avoidance rates of the foods had decreased but were still between 18.8% and 32.0%. On the other hand, the avoidance rates of chicken egg and cow's milk, the top 2 common allergenic foods in Japan, were much lower at 2.8% and 1.5% at 1.5 years, and they decreased to 1.4% and 0.7% at 3 years old, respectively. Ordinal logistic analysis showed that avoidance of chicken egg, cow's milk, and wheat was associated with food allergy diagnosis and chicken egg avoidance with eczema, but avoidance of other foods showed no associations with any risk factors for food allergy.@*CONCLUSION@#Caregivers avoided giving various foods, independent of allergy risk factors, to their young children. Since delayed introduction of an allergenic food has been reported to increase the risk of developing an allergy to the food, the results warrant future investigation of the development of food allergies in relation to current eating habits and recommendations.

Alergia alimentar autodeclarada em idosos no Brasil: prevalência e características clínicas ­ Protocolo de estudo / Self-reported food allergy among older Brazilians: prevalence and clinical characteristics ­ a study protocol

Nas últimas décadas tem se observado um aumento expressivo na prevalência de alergia alimentar (AA), com frequência estimada em adultos de 3% a 8%, sendo ainda mais relevante quando se avalia a AA autodeclarada (variação de 3% a 35%). Entretanto, são poucos os dados publicados sobre a prevalência de AA em idosos, e no Brasil tais dados são inexistentes. O objetivo principal deste protocolo de estudo é conhecer a prevalência de AA autodeclarada em idosos (≥ 60 anos) brasileiros. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico transversal que utiliza questionário padronizado e validado para a língua portuguesa. Entre os vários aspectos investigados, serão avaliados quais alimentos e sintomas são os mais relacionados à AA nestes indivíduos. Os dados obtidos serão transcritos a planilha Excel para realização da análise estatística. A obtenção dessas informações permitirá compará-las às existentes, assim como estabelecer planos de abordagem destes pacientes.

In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of food allergies, reaching an estimated frequency of 3% to 8% in adults and even higher in self-reports (from 3% to 35%). However, published data on the prevalence of food allergies among older adults are scarce, and in Brazil they are non-existent. The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported food allergy among older Brazilians (≥ 60 years). This cross-sectional epidemiological study protocol involves a questionnaire that was developed, standardized, and validated in Portuguese. The investigated aspects will include the foods and symptoms most commonly associated with food allergy in this population. The data will be input into an Excel spreadsheet for statistical analysis. Obtaining this data will allow comparison of the results with previous data and help establish treatment plans for these patients.

Anaphylaxis to sunflower seed / Anafilaxia à semente de girassol

Sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus) is an uncommon allergenic source frequently consumed in snacks, as component of some types of bread, as condiment in some dishes, and also used in animal feeding. Occasional cases of anaphylaxis to this seed have been reported in the current literature, mainly in workers occupationally exposed to sunflower allergens and bird breeders. The allergenic nature of the storage protein albumin 2S and the non-specific lipid transfer protein (nsLTP) of this seed has been described. The authors report the case and diagnostic approach of a seed anaphylaxis.

A semente de girassol (Helianthus annuus) é uma fonte alergênica incomum frequentemente consumida em lanches, como componente de alguns tipos de pães, como condimento em alguns pratos, e também utilizada na alimentação animal. Casos eventuais de anafilaxia a esta semente têm sido relatados na literatura atual, principalmente em trabalhadores com exposição ocupacional a alérgenos de girassol e criadores de aves. A natureza alergênica da proteína de armazenamento albumina 2S e da proteína não específica de transferência de lipídios (nsLTP) dessa semente foi descrita. Os autores relatam o caso e a abordagem diagnóstica de uma anafilaxia por sementes.

Duodenitis eosinofílica asociada a alergia alimentaria debutando como dolor visceral agudo en un adulto con vitíligo: reporte de un caso

La duodenitis eosinofílica tiene una prevalencia entre 5,1 a 8,2 por 100000 personas. Se desconocen los mecanismos moleculares subyacentes de la enfermedad, pero la hipersensibilidad (alergias estacionales y alimentarias) juega un papel importante en su patogénesis, la predisposición alérgica se encuentra en el 25-35% de los casos. El diagnóstico incluye manifestaciones clínicas, hallazgos imagenológicos y evidencia histológica de infiltración eosinofílica >20 eosinófilos por campo de alto poder. Realizamos un informe de caso clínico y revisión de literatura. Hombre de 25 años con vitíligo que consulta a urgencias refiriendo síntomas de dispepsia, vómitos y dolor abdominal de máxima intensidad, en el examen médico se localiza dolor abdominal superior, con paraclínicos normales excepto un recuento de eosinófilos >2000 células/ul, la ecografía abdominal fue normal, la endoscopia superior reveló pangastritis eritematosa y duodenitis con pliegues rígidos y engrosados, la colonoscopia mostró hemorroides grado I. Coproscópico seriado negativo para parásitos, IgE total, IgA e IgG en rango normal, se reportó IgG positivo a Toxoplasma gondii, perfil de autoinmunidad negativo. En los siguientes 4 días aumenta el dolor abdominal y el recuento de eosinófilos, con endoscopia control y tomografía abdomino-pélvica contrastada que muestran duodeno edematizado con reflujo biliar severo, reporte histopatológico con duodenitis crónica atrófica y con pruebas para alergenos alimentarios positivo a cereales (centeno, soja, cebada), Manihot esculenta, plátano verde, tomate, leche de vaca, naranja y piña. Se indicó dieta restrictiva e inhibidor de la bomba de protones (pantoprazol), control ambulatorio a los 45 días de resolución de los síntomas con recuento de eosinófilos en sangre normal. Se presenta un caso de duodenitis eosinofílica relacionada con alergia alimentaria con mecanismos IgE independientes en un varón joven con vitíligo, que debutó con cuadro clínico inusual de dolor visceral agudo y reflujo biliar, que se resolvió con dieta de eliminación y pantoprazol sin uso de corticoides.

Background: Eosinophilic duodenitis has a prevalence of 5.1 to 8.2 per 100000 persons. The underlying molecular mechanisms are unknown, but hypersensitivity (seasonal and food allergies, asthma, eczema) response plays a major role in its pathogenesis, allergic predisposition can be found up-to 25-35% of cases. The diagnosis includes clinical manifestation, imaging findings and histological evidence of eosinophilic infiltration >20 eosinophils per high-power field. This is a clinical case report. a 25-years old man with vitiligo consult to emergency department referring dyspepsia symptoms, vomiting and abdominal pain of maximal intensity, in the medical exam upper abdominal pain was found, blood laboratories were unremarkable except a high net eosinophil-count >2000 cells/ul, abdominal ultrasound were normal, upper endoscopy revealed duodenitis with rigid and thickened folds, colonoscopy show hemorrhoids grade I. Coproscopy exam was negative for parasites, total IgE, IgA and IgG were in normal range, a positive IgG to Toxoplasma gondii was reported, autoimmunity panel was negative. In the following 4 days the abdominal pain and eosinophils count increase, a new abdomin-pelvic tomography was done showing thickened duodenum with a new endoscopy showing marked edema in duodenum with severe biliary reflux with biopsies describing an atrophic chronic duodenitis. Allergy tests -skin prick and patch tests- were done resulting positive to cereals (rye, soy, barley), Manihot esculenta, green banana, tomato, cow milk, orange and pineapple. A restrictive diet and protons pump inhibitor was indicated, ambulatory control at 45 days after show symptoms resolution with a normal blood eosinophils count. Here is reported a case of eosinophilic duodenitis related to food allergy in a young man with vitiligo debuting with an unusual clinical presentation of acute visceral pain and biliary reflux which resolved with elimination diet and pantoprazole without use of corticoids, with both, IgE and non-IgE mechanisms playing important roles explaining food sensitization.

Anafilaxia durante o primeiro ano de vida em pacientes com alergia à proteína do leite de vaca / Anaphylaxis during the first year of life of infants with cow's milk protein allergy

Objetivo: Descrever as manifestações de anafilaxia precoce em lactentes com alergia à proteína do leite de vaca (APLV) e descrever as condutas terapêuticas utilizadas. Método: Estudo observacional transversal retrospectivo que analisou pacientes com APLV atendidos no Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente do Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP, entre 1990-2015, que apresentaram sintomas de alergia no primeiro ano de vida, com diagnóstico de anafilaxia, comparados a pacientes alérgicos sem anafilaxia desencadeada por ingestão de leite de vaca. Os pacientes foram caracterizados de maneira epidemiológica, tipo de sintoma apresentado e tratamento realizado. Os dados foram analisados no programa estatístico GraphPad Software Inc. Para avaliar a associação entre categorias, foi utilizado o Teste Exato de Fisher, e para comparações entre grupos, o Teste de Mann Whitney. Os resultados de p < 0,05 foram considerados significativos. Resultados: De um total de 120 crianças avaliadas (68 M:52 F), 85 (70,83%) lactentes preencheram os critérios da World Allergy Organization (WAO) para anafilaxia. As manifestações de alergia IgE mediada foram prioritariamente cutâneas [102 (85%)]. Nos pacientes com diagnóstico de anafilaxia, as principais manifestações foram urticária [39 (45,8%)], vômito [36 (42,3%)] e dispneia [19 (22,3%)]. A recorrência do episódio de anafilaxia ocorreu em 41 (34,16%) pacientes. A adrenalina (45%) e o anti-histamínico (63,3%) foram os medicamentos mais utilizados. Observa-se também que 6 (7%) pacientes com diagnóstico de anafilaxia não receberam nenhum tratamento. Conclusão: Anafilaxia no primeiro ano de idade apresenta quadro clínico semelhante aos pacientes mais velhos, mas ainda há elevada taxa de recorrência de episódios e subtratamento. Mais estratégias de educação precisam ser desenvolvidas.

Objective: To describe the early manifestations of anaphylaxis in infants with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) and the therapeutic approach. Method: In this cross-sectional observational study, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with CMPA treated at the Institute for Children and Adolescents of Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, from 1990 to 2015. Patients who developed allergic symptoms during the first year of life and had a diagnosis of anaphylaxis were compared with allergic patients without anaphylaxis triggered by cow's milk. Patients were characterized according to epidemiological features, type of symptoms, and treatment received. Data were analyzed using GraphPad software. Associations between categories were assessed by Fisher's exact test, and groups were compared by the Mann-Whitney test. Results with p<0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Of 120 infants evaluated (68 male: 52 female), 85 (70.83%) met the World Allergy Organization criteria for anaphylaxis. Most infants had cutaneous manifestations of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy (n=102, 85%). In those with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis, the main manifestations were urticaria (n=39, 45.8%), vomiting (n=36, 42.3%), and dyspnea (n=19, 22.3%). Anaphylaxis recurred in 41 patients (34.16%). Epinephrine (45%) and antihistamines (63.3%) were the most used drugs. Six patients (7%) with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis received no treatment. Conclusion: Anaphylaxis during the first year of life showed clinical features similar to those of older pediatric patients, but the rates of episode recurrence and undertreatment are still high. More education strategies need to be developed.

Análise da qualidade de vida em pacientes pediátricos com alergia alimentar / Quality of life assessment in pediatric patients with food allergy

Introdução: A alergia alimentar pode afetar o bem-estar dos pacientes e de seus familiares. Esse trabalho busca, por meio de questionário validado, investigar a qualidade de vida desses pacientes, acompanhados em um centro de tratamento multidisciplinar. Métodos: Pacientes entre 0 e 18 anos, monitorados no Ambulatório de Alergia Alimentar do Hospital Infantil João Paulo II entre 2012 e 2017, foram selecionados para responder a um questionário de avaliação de qualidade de vida com coleta de informações acerca do tipo de alergia, sua apresentação clínica, presença de dermatite atópica, prescrição ou não de kit de Adrenalina®, tempo de acompanhamento no serviço e tempo de acompanhamento por nutricionista. Resultados: Foram incluídos 77 pacientes, com idade média de 3,38 anos, em sua maioria revelando qualidade de vida regular (43%) e com acompanhamento no Serviço inferior a seis meses (52%). Daqueles acompanhados por nutricionista, 52,4% o faziam há menos de seis meses. Alergia IgE mediada foi identificada em 51% dos sujeitos da pesquisa, com 66,66% dos mesmos sob prescrição de kit de Adrenalina®. Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre qualidade de vida e as variáveis analisadas. Conclusão: O questionário de qualidade de vida é um importante instrumento de avaliação de pacientes com alergia alimentar, permitindo traçar o perfil dos mesmos e atuar individualmente nos quesitos que impactam negativamente o seu dia a dia.

Background: Food allergy can affect the well-being of patients and their families. Objective: To investigate the quality of life of patients with food allergy followed up at a multidisciplinary treatment center using a validated questionnaire. Methods: Patients aged 0 to 18 years followed up at the Food Allergy Outpatient Clinic of João Paulo II Pediatric Hospital between 2012 and 2017 were invited to answer a quality-of-life assessment questionnaire for information on type of allergy, clinical presentation, presence of atopic dermatitis, prescription of an epinephrine kit, duration of follow-up at the clinic, and duration of follow-up with a dietitian. Results: A total of 77 patients were included, with a mean age of 3.38 years. Most participants rated their quality of life as fair (43%) and had less than 6 months of outpatient follow-up (52%). From those meeting with a dietitian, 52.4% had less than 6 months of follow-up. Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy was identified in 51% of participants, and 66.66% of them required an epinephrine kit. There was no statistically significant association between quality of life and the study variables. Conclusion: A quality-of-life assessment questionnaire is an important tool for evaluating patients with food allergy, allowing us to profile these patients and to act individually on issues that might negatively impact their daily lives.

Can SARS-CoV-2 trigger a food allergy? / O SARS-CoV-2 poderá ser um trigger para desenvolver uma alergia alimentar?

Due to COVID-19 we are facing unprecedented challenging times in Science, facing the uncertain and the unknown, almost daily facing ourselves with new questions and discoveries. The clinical case described below presents yet another challenge to Science, regarding the interaction between the virus and the immune system. May it be possible that SARS-CoV-2 acts as a trigger factor in a food allergy? The authors report the clinical case of a young man who, upon recovering from COVID-19, developed food allergy to mammalian and poultry meat that he previously tolerated. This pandemic has pushed to the limit the health systems of the entire world, and the fight against it remains far from over. Perhaps only now has it truly begun.

Os tempos são de pandemia e o percurso da ciência incerto e desconhecido, assim o é desde que apareceu o SARS-CoV-2. O caso clínico a seguir descrito é mais um desafio à Ciência sobre a interação entre o vírus e o sistema imunológico. Será possível que o SARS-CoV-2 seja um fator desencadeante para uma alergia alimentar? Os autores apresentam o caso clínico de um jovem que após recuperar-se da COVID-19 desenvolveu alergia alimentar a carne de mamíferos e aves, que previamente tolerava. Esta pandemia põe à prova diariamente os sistemas de saúde de todo o mundo, e a luta contra este vírus está longe de terminar.

Cow's milk allergy immunoglobulin E-mediated: intake of proteins and amino acids

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Children with cow's milk allergy may be at nutritional risk due to the lower intake of nutrients, such as protein, calcium, and vitamin A, which are present in cow's milk. The objective was to evaluate children's diets with Children with cow's milk allergy compared with healthy controls as well as to compare the intake of proteins and amino acids from the diet followed by Children with cow's milk allergy who consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives with Children with cow's milk allergy who do not consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives. METHODS: Through a cross-sectional controlled study, the dietary intake of 57 children (27 with immunoglobulin E-mediated Children with cow's milk allergy and 30 healthy controls) was evaluated. Using 24-h nutritional recalls, the total energy intake value, macronutrients, and amino acids were calculated. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was found between the Children with cow's milk allergy group and healthy controls for the intake of proteins and amino acids. However, the Children with cow's milk allergy do not consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives group had a lower protein (g/kg) and branched-chain amino acid (mg/kg) intake than the Children with cow's milk allergy consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives group. CONCLUSIONS: The Children with cow's milk allergy group achieved the recommendations for the intake of proteins and amino acids compared to the healthy control group. However, the Children with cow's milk allergy do not consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives group had a lower intake of protein (g/kg) and branched-chain amino acid (mg/kg) than the Children with cow's milk allergy consume special infant formula or plant-based dairy alternatives group.

Alergia alimentar não IgE mediada: proctocolite induzida por proteínas alimentares ­ Atualização / Non-IgE mediated food allergy: food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis ­ An update

Nas últimas décadas observa-se aumento na prevalência mundial de alergia alimentar, que já acomete aproximadamente 6% das crianças, atribuído à interação entre fatores genéticos, ambientais e alterações na resposta imunológica e pode envolver reações mediadas por IgE, não mediadas e mistas. As formas não IgE mediadas decorrem de reação de hipersensibilidade tardia, mediada por linfócitos T e afetam prioritariamente o trato gastrointestinal, como a Síndrome da enterocolite induzida por proteína alimentar (FPIES), Síndrome da proctocolite alérgica induzida por proteína alimentar (FPIAP), Síndrome da enteropatia induzida por proteína alimentar (FPE) e doença celíaca. As características destas reações podem ser diferenciadas por sua apresentação clínica, gravidade, idade de início e história natural. Entre as reações alérgicas aos alimentos não IgE mediadas, a proctocolite alérgica é a mais frequente. Geralmente ocorre no primeiro ano de vida e apresenta excelente prognóstico. Embora costume ter um curso benigno, traz grande preocupação aos cuidadores por frequentemente cursar com quadro de hematoquezia exigindo diagnóstico diferencial adequado. O conhecimento e manejo da proctocolite alérgica é de suma importância para a prática médica em Alergia e Imunologia. Seu diagnóstico é baseado na história clínica seguindo-se dieta de exclusão, especialmente do leite de vaca, com subsequente provocação oral, que geralmente pode ser realizada no domicílio. O diagnóstico preciso é importante, para se evitar dietas de exclusão desnecessárias. Nesta revisão foram utilizados artigos publicados nos últimos anos, com busca realizada através da base PubMed envolvendo revisões, diagnóstico e tratamento de alergias não IgE mediadas, com foco em proctocolite alérgica.

An increase in the worldwide prevalence of food allergies has been observed in the past decades, currently affecting 6% of children. This increase has been associated with the interaction between genetic, environmental, and immune response factors and can be observed in IgE, non-IgE, and mixed mediated reactions. Non-IgE mediated food allergies result from delayed-type hypersensitivity and mostly affect the gastrointestinal tract, such as food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), food protein-induced enteropathy (FPE), and celiac disease. These reactions can be differentiated by their clinical presentation, severity, age at onset, and natural history. Among non-IgE-mediated allergic reactions to food, allergic proctocolitis is the most frequent. It usually develops in the first year of life and has excellent prognosis. Although it has a benign course, allergic proctocolitis is challenging for health care professionals because it often presents with hematochezia, requiring an accurate differential diagnosis. Knowledge and management of allergic proctocolitis is of paramount importance for medical practice in allergy and immunology. Its diagnosis is based on clinical history followed by elimination diet, especially cow's milk, with subsequent oral food challenge, which may usually be performed at home. Accurate diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary elimination diets. For this review, PubMed database was searched for recently published literature reviews and studies on the diagnosis and treatment of non- IgE mediated allergies, with a focus on allergic proctocolitis.

Gastrointestinal food allergy: Prevalence, characterization, and direct costs in a referral center in Bogotá / Alergia alimentaria gastrointestinal: prevalencia, caracterización y costos directos en un centro de remisión en Bogotá

Abstract Introduction: The prevalence and incidence of gastrointestinal food allergy has increased in recent years with high associated costs, but usually with a good prognosis; nonetheless, in Colombia, information is scarce. This study intends to describe demographic variables, symptomatology, clinical picture, nutritional status, management, and natural history of the disease, determine its prevalence in the Colombian pediatric population by age group, and describe its direct costs. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in three phases. In the first, we estimated the prevalence of the disease from the review of the RIPS and MIPRES databases between 2015 and 2019. Secondly, we checked the medical records selected per the inclusion and exclusion criteria for characterization and costs. Lastly, through a telephone survey, we asked about the current state of the disease and its resolution. Results: The estimated prevalence adjusted for underreporting was 0.04 % for the pediatric population and 0.148 % for those under five. The most frequent diagnoses were allergic proctocolitis (59.3 %) and secondary functional gastrointestinal disorders (13.9 %). The most frequent allergen was cow's milk protein. Early management is related to an excellent nutritional prognosis. Direct costs are mainly related to using formulas (92 %) and medical appointments (3.4 %); 89 % of parents consider that the food allergy will resolve over time. Conclusions: This retrospective study is the most extensive in Colombia, drawing local conclusions that may be compared with other countries.

Resumen Introducción: la prevalencia e incidencia de la alergia alimentaria gastrointestinal ha aumentado en los últimos años, con importantes costos asociados, pero usualmente de buen pronóstico; sin embargo, en Colombia la información es escasa. Los objetivos del presente estudio son describir variables demográficas, sintomatología, clínica, estado nutricional, manejo e historia natural de la enfermedad; conocer su prevalencia en la población pediátrica colombiana por grupo etario, y describir sus costos directos. Materiales y métodos: el estudio se desarrolló en 3 fases: en la primera, se estimó la prevalencia de la enfermedad a partir de la revisión de las bases RIPS y MIPRES de 2015 a 2019; en la segunda, se revisaron las historias clínicas seleccionadas por los criterios de inclusión y exclusión para caracterización y costos; y en la tercera, por medio de una encuesta telefónica se interrogó el estado actual de la enfermedad y su resolución. Resultados: la prevalencia estimada ajustada por subregistro fue de 0,04 % para la población pediátrica y de 0,148 % para los menores de 5 años. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron proctocolitis alérgica (59,3 %) y trastornos gastrointestinales funcionales secundarios (13,9 %). El alérgeno más frecuente fue la proteína de leche de vaca. El manejo temprano está relacionado con buen pronóstico nutricional. Los costos directos se relacionan principalmente con el uso de fórmulas (92 %) y consultas médicas (3,4 %). El 89 % de los padres considera la resolución de la alergia a través del tiempo. Conclusiones: este es el estudio retrospectivo más grande en Colombia, lo que permite conclusiones locales que pueden ser comparadas con otros países.

Introdução dos alimentos no primeiro ano de vida e prevenção da alergia alimentar: quais as evidências? / Introduction of food in the first year of life and food allergy prevention: what is the evidence?

Objetivo: A incidência das doenças alérgicas cresceu nas últimas décadas. Na tentativa de conter o aumento da alergia alimentar (AA) ao longo dos anos, estratégias de prevenção vêm sendo implementadas. Para promover um melhor entendimento dos dilemas que permeiam a introdução alimentar no primeiro ano de vida, esse artigo trata de uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa sobre a introdução dos alimentos complementares no primeiro ano de vida e possíveis associações com a prevenção primária da alergia alimentar. Fonte dos dados: Publicações relevantes foram pesquisadas nas bases de dados Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PubMed, Guidelines International Network, National Guidelines Clearinghouse e revisadas recomendações do guia e do consenso nacional de alergia alimentar. Resultados: Estudos observacionais diversos e ensaios clínicos randomizados estão disponíveis, bem como recomendações publicadas por organizações científicas; no entanto, de qualidade variável. Foram consideradas as recomendações de diretrizes de prática clínica classificadas como de alta qualidade e publicações recentes ainda não categorizadas de forma sistemática em sua qualidade, mas internacionalmente reconhecidas como relevantes para a atenção primária. Conclusão: Até o momento, não há evidências consistentes de que a introdução precoce, antes dos 6 meses, dos alimentos alergênicos, contribua para a prevenção de alergia a alimentos na população geral.

Objective: The incidence of allergic diseases has increased in recent decades. In an attempt to contain the increase in food allergy (AA) over the years, prevention strategies have been implemented. To promote a better understanding of the dilemmas that permeate the introduction of food in the first year of life, this article deals with a narrative literature review on the introduction of complementary foods in the first year of life and possible associations with the primary prevention of food allergy. Data source: Relevant publications were searched in the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PubMed, Guidelines International Network, National Guidelines Clearinghouse, and revised recommendations from the national food allergy guide and consensus. Results: Several observational studies and randomized controlled trials are available, as well as recommendations. published by scientific organizations; however, of variable quality. Recommendations from clinical practice guidelines classified as high quality and recent publications not yet systematically categorized in their quality, but internationally recognized as relevant to primary care, were considered. Conclusion: To date, there is no consistent evidence that the early introduction, before 6 months, of allergenic foods contributes to the prevention of food allergy in the general population.