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• If your dog is constantly itching and scratching, a Kansas State University dermatologist says allergies may be to blame instead of fleas.
• "A dog, on the other hand, will experience more skin irritation and do more scratching. ...
• Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common form of allergy and is caused by fleabites. ... Food allergies are believed to be the least common of the three types of canine allergies. Dogs may have an allergic reaction after eating certain foods or commercial dog food ingredients such as wheat, soy or beef, said Bagladi-Swanson.
• "In fact, most ear infections that I see are caused by an underlying allergy. ...
• "It is a good idea to see your veterinarian to determine the source of the dog's symptoms. ...
• Treatment for flea allergic dermatitis includes effective flea control medicines that rid the dog of fleas and, in severe cases, anti-inflammatory steroids to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms. For food allergies, avoiding the food or food ingredients causing the allergic reaction is suggested. ...
• Atopic dermatitis treatment includes having the dog tested for allergies through skin or blood tests and can often be managed with antihistamines, allergy shots or a combination thereof, Bagladi-Swanson said.

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• In 1993, Regal's Sensi-Bites product was approved by many pet allergy labs for treatment of food allergies. ...
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• our dog a lab/settler/retriver has severe food and enviromen.
• our dog a lab/settler/retriver has severe food and enviromental allergies he's on hill's ultra z/d and doing well but it's costly. Is there any other dry food out there similar? the dog has allergies to rice and most grains -- so this really limits his choices.
• It's an allergy formula, and is grain free. ...
• Just be sure to switch foods gradually, start out adding just a bit of the new food to the z/d, then slowly decrease the z/d until the dog is eating only the new food. ...   It will avoid any tummy upsets to your dog.
• I have a yellow lab, she has severe food allergies, she is on Hills Ultra Z/D formula which is very expensive. ...   I don't know what else to do, I have tried most dog foods for long periods of time and she is just so miserable. ...
•   Our dog seems to have adjusted fairly well to their duck & potato product.   We, too, have tried the Z/D Ultra, but his stools were too loose -- even after gradually adding it to his existing food. ...
• Anyone with a dog that has food allergies needs to check out the BARF diet.   Barf stands for biologically appropriate raw food. ...

• Diagnosis of Food Allergy in the Non-Seasonally Symptomatic Dog Using a Novel Antigen, Low Molecular Weight Diet: A Prospective Study of 29 Cases.
• Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in the Dog:Clinical Classification, Drug Exposure,and Histopathological Correlations.
• Food Allergy in Dogs and Cats: A Review .
• Results of Intradermal Allergy Testing and Treatment by Hyposensitization of 64 Horses with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,Urticaria, Headshaking, and/or Reactive Airway Disease.
• Rabies Vaccine-Induced Ischernic Dcrmatitis in a Dog.
• DIAGNOSIS OF FOOD ALLERGY IN THE NON-SEASONALLY SYMPTOMATIC DOG USING A NOVEL ANTIGEN, LOW MOLECULARWEIGHT DIET: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 29 CASES.
• , Animal Allergy and Dermatology Clinic, Lee's Summitt, MO.
• Twenty nine dogs exhibiting non-seasonal symptoms consistent with food allergy were tested by exclusion diet trial, using a novel, low molecular weight commercial diet. ... Concurrent diseases were identified and treated prior to, or simultaneously with, the food exclusion trial. Twenty of the twenty nine dogs responded to the trial, suggesting that the diet was effective in diagnosing food allergy.
• ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, AND TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS IN THE DOG: clinical classification, drug exposure, and histopathological correlations.
• FOOD ALLERGY IN DOGS AND CATS: A REVIEW.
• The diagnosis of food allergy in dogs and cats is first based on one's index of suspicion after considering several historical features and clinical signs. The purpose of this article will be to discuss the history and various clinical presentations of dogs and cats with food allergy, the methods used to establish the diagnosis, and the long term management of the patient. The emphasis of this review article will be on the dermatological signs of food allergy in dogs and cats. ...
• RESULTS OF INTRADERMAL ALLERGY TESTING AND TREAT MENT BY HYPOSENSITIZATION OF 64 HORSES WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, URTICARIA, HEADSHAKING, AND/OR REACTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE.

• From Good Dog! Magazine.
• ©1999 Good Dog! Magazine. ...
• 1999 Good Dog! Issue Page 5.
• Allergies can be due to inhaled antigens, contact hypersensitivity (things the dog touches), or food components. In some dogs, food allergies may cause diarrhea instead of -- or in addition to -- itchiness. Dogs can be allergic to many different food components such as corn, wheat, chicken, beef, soy, or lamb, among others. Food allergies are usually diagnosed by "elimination diets," where veterinarians evaluate the response to removing the potential offending antigen or antigens.
• Often, the presence of the specific allergy is established by re-exposure to the antigen, leading to the reappearance of clinical signs. ... This test can be used to screen dogs for potential antigens in food that may be causing the allergic reaction, thus reducing the time required for diagnosis using traditional elimination diets. Scientists think a potential association between allergies and glomerulonephritis could then be established by comparing the presence of both diseases in the canine population at large, and the prevalence of glomerulonephritis in dogs with food allergies as compared to the prevalence in dogs with no allergies.
• To establish if there's any association between food allergies and the development of glomerulonephritis in dogs, Morris Animal Foundation is supporting a study entitled, "Food Antigen-Specific Fecal IgE in Dogs with Idiopathic Glomerular Disease. ...
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• Dermatologic (Skin) Disorders of the Dog:.
• Allergic and Non-Allergic Food Reactions Causing Skin Diseases.
• Adverse reactions to food are difficult to differentiate from "atopy" in the dog because presenting symptoms are typically identical for both conditions. Additionally, although food reactions occur as a non-seasonal dermatitis, many instances of atopy will similarly demonstrate no seasonal pattern. One factor that may be helpful for differentiating these two conditions is the observation that many dogs with food reactions will demonstrate skin lesions localized to the ears only. Therefore, dogs with recurrent ear infection even in the presence of bacterial or yeast infections should be considered suspect for a primary adverse food reaction. On average, adverse food reactions account for up to 10% to 30% of hypersensitive conditions in the dog, and of these, 80% of dogs with adverse food reactions will have a concurrent condition of atopy (refer to the previous section for more information on atopy).
• Adverse reactions to food may occur as a result of allergic reactions to food or non-allergic reactions.
• Food Allergies:.
• Adverse reactions associated with food allergies are believed to be associated with a type 1 immune response to a particular allergen in the diet. ... When the food containing this allergen is ingested at a later time, the IgE antibodies bind to the allergen and initiate an inflammatory reaction. The idea of an immunologic adverse food reaction in dogs is considered controversial, since there is no evidence to show that IgE does indeed play a role in hypersensitive reactions to food in the dog. ...
• Although food preservatives and dyes are most often blamed for inducing adverse allergic food reactions in dogs, separate clinical studies (253 dogs total) to identify the most common food allergens associated with allergic food reactions in dogs refuted these commonly held perceptions with the following data:.
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• Non-allergic food reactions differ from food allergies in that the dog may develop symptoms upon initial exposure to the ingredient; however, by all outward appearances it is difficult to differentiate between non-allergic and allergic food reactions. ...
• Though food additives, such as dyes and antioxidants, are commonly believed to cause non-allergic food reactions (since these chemicals can directly cause release of histamine, a chemical responsible for inflammation, from the mast cells), there is an absence of clinical data to support this notion. ... Though the levels of these substances in pet foods are not believed to be high enough to induce a non-allergic reaction, feeding food containing these chemicals may predispose some dogs to developing allergic food reactions by lowering the dog's tolerance threshold to certain food allergens.

• Simple steps free families from food allergy fear .
• NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a child has a potentially life-threatening food allergy, parents can become paralyzed with fear and some have been known to keep a child in virtual seclusion to avoid a fatal reaction.
• But if families plan ahead, children with allergies don't have to be cloistered away, according to the founder of an advocacy group dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by food allergies.
• "Thousands of children across the United States have food allergies," according to Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder and CEO of the nonprofit group Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) in Fairfax, Virginia.
• "These children participate in sports, go to camp, attend sleep-overs, and do not allow their food allergies to restrict unnecessarily of their activities," she writes in the journal Pediatrics.
• Munoz-Furlong recommends extremely thorough label reading of all products in the home, from face creams to dog food. She notes that toddlers have been known to eat a piece of pet food off the floor and there have been reports of allergic reactions after a dog has licked a child's face.
• To protect youngsters with allergies at school, she suggests that parents and schools enforce strict "no food trading" policies. She also advises that parents ask about the use of food in math and science class and "suggest alternatives to the food that causes an allergic reaction in their child. ...
• "Most adults can't imagine how an allergy-free zone, such as a peanut-free area in the cafeteria would work," Munoz-Furlong told Reuters Health. ...
• The bottom line, said Munoz-Furlong, is that "managing food allergies is a team effort. Except for avoiding food to which they are allergic, food allergies shouldn't stop anyone from reaching for their dreams. ...

• An allergy is a condition of unusual sensitivity to a substance or substances usually protein in nature which is perceived by the body as foreign. ... Food allergies account for only about 5 to 10 percent of all allergic reactions in dogs. Diagnosis of a food allergy is a demanding diagnostic process requiring strict dietary management to make sure no allergy-triggering food is ingested by your dog.
• Because the signs of food allergy resemble those of other canine allergies - and because effective treatment depends on pinpointing the allergy-causing ingredient - diagnosing food allergies is challenging for both owners and veterinarians. If your dog has an immediate adverse reaction to a diet change, the reaction is probably not an allergy because it takes more than one exposure to a food ingredient to incite an allergic reaction. That’s why dogs that have been eating the same food for months or years with no problem can develop a food allergy.
• The most common sign of food allergy is inflamed, itchy skin, usually around a dog’s feet, face, ears, armpits, and groin. ...
• Some food-allergic dogs experience vomiting and diarrhea instead of - or along with - skin problems. Over the last 10 years in our practice, with the advent of endoscopy ( a fiber optic tube placed down into the stomach and intestine of animals), we have diagnosed food allergy as a component of vomiting and diarrhea. It is now felt, that food allergy is the primary component in certain cases of inflammatory bowel disease. ...
• If you bring your dog to the animal hospital with a complaint of itching or digestive distress, your veterinarian will first rule out more common causes of these signs. The rule-out process might include a physical examination and laboratory tests for flea allergy dermatitis, the most common cause of allergic skin disease of dogs, inhalant allergies, seasonal reactions to pollen, mold spores, and dust mites, and food caused digestive intolerance, an acute adverse reaction to food that does not involve the immune system.
• If the food allergy remains a suspect, your veterinarian will then help you try to pinpoint what might be causing your dog’s problems. Most food-allergic dogs are hypersensitive to only one or two ingredients, with beef and dairy proteins topping the culprit list. ... Allergies to food additives including preservatives may also be a cause but are rare.
• To definitely diagnose food allergies, most veterinarians recommend a trial with an elimination diet - a diet that contains a protein and carbohydrate source the dog has never been exposed to. ...

• Unlike humans whose allergies may erupt in the respiratory system, dog's allergies overwhelmingly affect the skin and coat. ... Some dogs, however, suffer not only from inhalant allergies, but food allergies as well. ...
• But she quickly told me about an alternative -- a different allergy test that had been introduced within the past few years. ...
• The new allergy test only involved a very quick drawing of Max's blood in his own vet's office. ... (There are other companies doing this same sort of allergy testing). ...
• As a first step, we changed his food. ...
• There have been very bad allergy seasons in the northeast and yet he has not suffered at all. Since he is also allergic to wheat, I make him barley flour dog biscuits or bake slices of the canned rabbit/potato food as treat. It seems to me that Max is allergic to stimulants besides his food, because his system is no longer being challenged daily by the food, he is able to handle the challenge of the inhalant allergens. If his condition had not improved as a result of the diet change, we would have moved onto allergy shots (immunotherapy) to desensitize him to the allergens. ...
• I can highly recommend this form of allergy testing to people whose dogs have the symptoms of allergy -- face rubbing, paw licking, ear scratching or incessant scratching of other body parts. Hopefully, you and your dog will have the same great results that we did. ...
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• Some of the breeders BARF (Bones and Raw Food Diet) their dogs, others feed Purina ONE, California Natural, Canidae, Bil-Jac, others combine some dry with some canned and some fresh dairy/meats/veggies. ... There are TONS of dog foods and combinations out there. ...
• They described the food, the ingredients, the small stools produced by the dogs, etc. ...
• We have used the same food for the last 3 years. ...
• However, after the discussion resurfaced on the AHT list about dog foods (what's bad/good ingredient wise, connection between food and rash/skin problems, allergies, etc. ...  And determine IF there was a better food out there. ...
• However, there are clearly at least 3 "quality levels" of dog foods (I am by no means an expert here). ... After reading numerous materials and speaking with ppl at a local dog specialty store (not a big chain they just carry dog products including many of the "mid" level and "high" level foods), we believe the "high" level products are better. ...
• The rest of the info can be found in pamphlets available at your local dog store (at least the one we went to had them). ...
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• Pet Food Ratings:  Completed by a veterinarian. ... You have to click on the food name to see the rating. This vet used similar suggestions for choosing a dog food as recommended by the Animal Protection Institute. ... The food we finally selected, received 4 stars. ...

• As a dog owner, it will be your responsibility to watch out for your dog's health and well-being. Proper exercise, feeding and attention will go a long way towards keeping her healthy, but you have to be prepared for and knowledgeable of certain issues that may arise in your dog's life. ...
• By having a good relationship with a canine health expert who knows your dog, you will be able to catch potential problems earlier and be better prepared to deal with them. ...
• Getting rid of heartworms once a dog has become infected takes powerful drugs and even hospitalization. Start with an annual test to see if your dog is already carrying these deadly worms. ... Some veterinarians recommend giving your dog the medication year-round, but it should definitely be given during the months when mosquitoes are active. ...
• Watch your dog for typical allergic reactions, such as excessive scratching, licking or rubbing. (Naturally, all of these are typical dog activities when practiced in moderation. ... ) The most common allergy is from flea bites. ...
• Be sure to consider area treatment as well as treating your dog directly, but consult your vet before using multiple treatment methods; the combinations can be harmful to your dog. ...
• Other common allergies include inhalant allergies (such as pollen, ragweed, dust and mold), contact allergies (such as paint, soap, wool nylon carpets and insecticides), and, less frequently, food allergies. If your pet is exhibiting behavior or symptoms associated with allergies, work with your veterinarian to identify the cause of the allergy and eliminate it, if possible. If it is not possible to eliminate the allergen, your vet may be able to recommend drugs to help your dog live more comfortably. ...
• Rare allergies include hormonal hypersensitivity (where the dog is allergic to its own hormones), parasitic hypersensitivity (where the dog becomes allergic to numerous parasites), and autoimmune diseases, in which the dog becomes allergic to itself. ...
• Giving pills to your dog is simple when you know how. You can fool most dogs most of the time by hiding it in a bit of food. Usually the dog won't even notice. If the medication is liquid, simply put it in a spoon and hold it out to the dog. ... If that doesn't work, try disguising it in some applesauce or other food. ...

• Allergies tend to first appear in young adulthood, so it may be that your dog simply hadn’t "grown into" her allergies before you got her.
• As well, although a tendency toward allergies can be inherited, it’s just the tendency, not the specific allergy, that is passed along genetically. ...
• Blood tests and skin tests are two ways of determining what your dog is allergic to. ... Once the offending substances are identified, you can avoid them or limit your dog’s exposure to them. ...
• Food allergies can also be diagnosed using a "novel-food trial": the dog is fed a special diet containing ingredients it has never had before for six weeks. If the allergic symptoms improve significantly, a food allergy is likely. The most common documented food allergies are to beef, dairy, or wheat, but allergies to egg, chicken, lamb, soy, and other ingredients are also seen.
• Does your dog take antihistamines? If she’s been on one and it hasn’t helped, talk to your vet about trying another. ...
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•  Is testing your dog for food allergy value for money?.
• For many years scientists have been telling us that food and diet can have a direct relationship not only with our health but also with our immune system’s ability to cope with illness. ...
• In addition, the presence of the offending ingredient could not be found in another of the dog’s diets and a financial inducement was allegedly necessary to get the owner of another dog to agree to tell his story.
• It may well be that the remission and recurrence cycle experienced in some of these cases should not really surprise anybody given the traditional practice of dietary management in potential food allergy cases. The practice has commonly involved the changing of the dog’s current food to a hypoallergenic diet which more often than not will result in a significant improvement in the condition. ...
• It is estimated that the number of canine dermatological conditions caused by food intolerance is only one in a thousand and for gastro-intestinal conditions about one in a hundred. It is no surprise that if these historical figures are reasonably accurate; the argument for the correlation between food allergy and intolerance with specific clinical conditions has a long way to go.
• The major pet food manufacturers invest vast sums of money in research and development every year in order to produce the best possible diets for our canine companions and the growing range of hypoallergenic diets now available continue to find success in the marketplace. I am sure their research will include the issues of food allergy and intolerance to ensure any new product they introduce does not stimulate adverse reactions amongst their canine audience.

•   The skin of Westies with flea or food allergies, atopic dermatitis, an immune deficiency or seborrhea seems particularly prone to allowing an overgrowth of the yeast. ...   The most common symptom from an allergy is itching which may be localized or systemic.   Food allergies can manifest as gastrointestinal problems. ...   Flea Allergy Dermatitis Food Allergies   Ear infections are commonly found in dogs with skin problems. ...   Additionally, flea control is benefited by weekly vacuuming the house, weekly washing your dog's bedding, collar and toys as well as combing your dog's hair with a flea comb several times a week. Skin problems caused by food allergies are often helped by a better diet using premium quality dog food. ...   A food allergy can be a reaction to almost any ingredient, however, we recommend that Westies routinely avoid wheat, corn and soy. ...   Many Westie owners have had success improving their dog's skin problems by adding Omega 3 fatty acids to their dog's diet. Other owners have found that Missing Link® food supplement and Humilac® spray rinse or ResiProx conditioner have done wonders for itchy dogs and dogs with hot spots. Check with your veterinarian about the use of Gentocin spray and Panalog cream on your dog's skin lesions and hot spots. Please remember each dog is different and these products may or may not help your dog's skin condition.
• To find a veterinary dermatologist in your area, please refer to the following website:American College of Veterinary Dermatology Helpful Links We encourage you to be informed so that you can help make intelligent decisions for your dog’s care should your Westie have skin problems. ...   Some helpful websites are: Diseases of the Ears, Skin, Hair Coat and Nails Hot Spots -- Cause, Treatment and Prevention Controlling Dog Odor From Skin and Ears   Allergies in Dogs Causes of Scratching and Itching Flea Control and Prevention Ear Disease and Ear Care   Westie Health Concerns Westie-Gram Skin Allergies   Fatty Acids for Allergies and Dry Skin Any information contained on this site relating to various medical, health, and fitness conditions of Westies and their treatment is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. ...

• Skin - the largest organ of your cat's or dog's body is a barrier that protects your pet from infections, parasites and nature's elements. ...
• So why does your dog or cat itch? Why is there hair loss? With the help of your veterinarian, we hope to give you some insight. ...
• Canine Atopy (Inhalent Allergy) - this disease can cause your dog to lick his paws, rub his face, scratch and cause "hot-spots" and is cause by inhalent allergens such as pollens from trees, weeds or grasses as well as molds or dust mites. ... Allergy testing is available for animals and allergy injections have been helpful in some cases, but in most cases this is seasonal and is treated with either antihistamines or corticosteroids. ...
• Food Allergy - is an adverse reaction to foods; usually their protein sources. ... Scratching is a common complaint of most owners with dogs with food allergies. ... The only method of treating food allergies is permanent removal of foods that caused the reaction. ...
• Fleabite Allergy - the one we see most often! This allergic response is due to a reaction to the saliva of the flea and it will only take one flea to elicit an adverse reaction. ...
• However, if you dog or cat is "itchy", it may be one of these allergies listed above! .

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• Paw licking is a very frequent complaint from dog owners, and its most common causes are allergies, emotional distress, arthritis and contact dermatitis. ...
• Allergies are either inhalant, contact or food related. ... Food allergies can be related to diets rich in specific animal proteins, like chicken or beef. The allergic reaction which causes the dog to itch may be delayed as long as a few days or months. The itch affects the whole body, but the dog will chew at his feet since they are the easiest spot to reach. When a dog has a contact allergy, usually from walking on a particular surface, such as a wool rug or a carpet cleanser, it makes him itch immediately. ...
• Emotional distress or anxiety can make a dog abuse himself by chewing obsessively at one or all paws. ...
• You will need a veterinarian to make the diagnosis, often with the help of X rays, and evaluate the condition of your dog's joints. ...
• Contact dermatitis is caused by something really irritating coming into contact with your dog's feet. ...
• If you want to rule out a food allergy, there are many diets available commercially that are considered hypoallergenic, such as lamb and rice, fish and potato and even a kangaroo and oats diet. ... Many food trials fail because owners continue to make rawhide chews available or insist on sharing some of their dinner with their pooch. ...
• A tired and content dog is much less likely to chew at himself or your possessions. ...
• For contact dermatitis, either put boots on your dog's feet as protection when going out onto ice or cover his footpads with a protective layer of Vaseline or a spray of Pam. It's always a good idea to rinse your dog's feet after walking through areas treated with salt or other chemicals. ...
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• EPIL-K9: Could you address food and diet as it relates to epilepsy? We would also like your opinion on the feeding of raw meat to epileptic dogs. We have heard that a dog's system handles salmonella differently to a humans. Is organic food safe? We would appreciate your thoughts on this subject as well.
• Personally, I wonder how close the genetic nutritional requirements of a wolf are to the dalmatian ( a notorious vegetarian), or the Chihuahua (who may well like fruit and meat), or the Shih Tzu ( a Chinese dog who may want fish, tofu and veggies?).
• The only people who can begin to know are the nutritionists who study for vet schools and food companies. Food companies have, in the main, revolutionized pet nutrition by eliminating major nutritional deficiencies and providing optimal nutritional for the average pet. ...
• Advocates of the raw meat diet like to say that there are 'enzymes' in raw food that cannot be obtained elsewhere. ...
• I think that the main benefit of feeding real food - meat (raw or cooked, raw or steamed veggies, cooked grains) - is to provide stuff that is killed in the kibble extrusion process. ...
• Variations in digestibility of dry dog foods with.
• So I do recommend supplementing pet food with lean meat and vegetables. ... If you like this idea, why not blanch? The concern is not for the dog, but for the surroundings. ... We need to seriously consider the public health implications of a dog who is shedding enteropathogens into its neighborhood environment, where feces may wash into downhill neighbors' yards and children may be exposed.
• I don't think we should be using hypoallergenic diets unless we have dogs suspected of food intolerance. Epilepsy *may*, in some dogs, be associated with a food allergy, but I find some dogs just need to be on cleaner diets. ... If that dog is already on a very good diet, I will usually try a hypoallergenic diet. ...
• Wynn for making us aware that simple changes in our dog's diet could greatly help our dogs: both in regards to their general overall health and possibly help with the control of their seizures. ...

• Food Allergies.
•   Lucretius once said, "One man's food is another man's poison. " While he was not referring to food allergies, the statement is certainly apt in this situation. ... 5% of the United States population, or between 6 million and 7 million people, have food allergies," says Anne Munoz-Furlong, president of the The Food Allergy Network, Fairfax, VA. "Of those affected by food allergies, approximately 2. ... Most children will outgrow their food allergies, with the exception of peanut and tree-nut allergies, which are considered life long. ...
• Source of the trouble   Peanuts are the leading cause of severe food-allergy reactions. ... , assistant director of The Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. ...
• "While food allergies are not directly inherited, genetic factors do play a role. If both parents have allergies of some kind - to dog dander, pollens, etc. - their child will have a greater chance of developing a food allergy," says Hefle. ...
•   "A food allergy is caused by the immune system's misinterpretation of a harmless food as a harmful invader. In an effort to protect the body, the immune system creates antibodies against that food. ...
• , et al, in an article in the January/February 1999 Nutrition Today entitled "Food Allergies and Avoidance Diets," the human body produces five classes of antibodies: IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD and IgE. ... The role, or roles, that the other antibodies have in food allergies, if any, has not yet been determined. ...
•   With food allergies, even the smallest amount of allergen can cause a reaction. However, keep in mind that some people may not have a true food allergy, but rather a food intolerance. An intolerance often produces many of the same symptoms as an allergy, but has a different root cause. (For more information, see "The Fear of Food" and "Reality Check: The Facts Behind the Myths" in the January 1998 issue of Food Product Design. ...

• Some laboratory allergy tests are highly sensitive, and confirmation of an allergy using a laboratory test will often be straightforward and cost effective, if the test is performed selectively with due regard to the history. ... Properly selected, laboratory confirmation of an allergy is specific, safe for the patient and provides a quantitative level for specific IgE which may be important for follow up purposes.
• New borns with an elevated cord IgE and a family history of atopy are candidates for the institution of measures which will prevent or postpone the onset of atopic dermatitis and food allergy in the first few years of life. ...
• housedust mites, grass pollen, trees, mould, dog and cats). Although useful for patients with inhaled allergies, it is less useful in dermatological diseases where food allergens play a more important pathogenic role. ...
• For small children with atopic dermatitis, the Fx5e CAP food allergy screen is extremely useful. ...
• This will involve elimination - challenge testing when food RASTs are positive 4 and requires a knowledge of food families and immunological cross reactions and relationships.
• The positive RAST in this context identifies a candidate food for specific evaluation. ...
• A total serum IgE is a useful determination when the Phadiatop test and Fx5e is negative but the clinical presentation still suggests allergy.
• "Routine" allergens of importance in skin diseases include food allergens, housedust mite, animal danders, drugs, chemicals (eg. ...
• Specific allergy testing is particularly useful in the diagnosis of the cause of acute intermittent urticaria where in 20-30% of cases a specific allergen can be identified (usually a food allergen). Specific IgE testing is also useful for the identification of the allergen responsible for the oral allergy syndrome, particularly for nuts or fish or egg, since these are stable allergens. ...
• Thus for stable food allergens eg. ...
• The Latex CAP RAST has a sensitivity of between 70-80% and is a safe test for patients with suspected Latex allergy.
• For example patients with Latex allergy may also react to avocado, bananas and chestnuts. ...
• In patients with drug allergy, liver function tests should be performed.

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