RESUMO
This preliminary, descriptive study after extensive clinical experience demonstrates specific IgG food RASTs done in 114 consecutive patients with strong positive histories for delayed food allergy. Elimination of the positive foods was the sole means of treatment. The symptoms leading to the test are detailed, and the method of workup is reviewed. The overall results demonstrated a 71% success rate for all symptoms achieving at least a 75% improvement level. Of particular interest was the group of patients with chronic, disabling symptoms, unresponsive to other intensive treatments. Whereas 70% obtained 75% or more improvement, 20% of these patients obtained 100% relief.
Assuntos
Especificidade de Anticorpos/imunologia , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/dietoterapia , Hipersensibilidade Tardia/dietoterapia , Imunoglobulina G/sangue , Teste de Radioalergoadsorção , Adulto , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/diagnóstico , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/imunologia , Humanos , Hipersensibilidade Tardia/diagnóstico , Hipersensibilidade Tardia/imunologia , Otorrinolaringopatias/diagnóstico , Otorrinolaringopatias/dietoterapia , Otorrinolaringopatias/imunologia , Hipersensibilidade Respiratória/diagnóstico , Hipersensibilidade Respiratória/dietoterapia , Hipersensibilidade Respiratória/imunologiaRESUMO
The problem of food sensitivity causing chronic disorders of the ear, nose, and throat has been a known fact for many years. Diagnosis and management of the problem are well within the abilities of any concerned otolaryngologist. Precise means of laboratory diagnosis are currently being developed and should aid us in the treatment of this disorder.
