Search for dissertations about: "peanut allergy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words peanut allergy.

  2. 1. Food allergy in adults

    Author : Georgios K. Rentzos; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intestinal allergy; asthma; birch pollen; prevalence; peanut allergy; basophil activation test;

    Abstract : The knowledge on adverse reactions to foods and the spectrum of food-related gastrointestinal symptoms in relation to allergy in adults is still scarce. The conventional allergy tests do not always offer with precision an accurate diagnosis in case of suspicious food allergy and therefore patients often need to be investigated further with oral food challenge or even intestinal biopsy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Diagnostics and treatment of nut and peanut allergy

    Author : Josef Brandström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The prevalence of allergy to foods has increased over the last decades and among children in Europe as many as 8 % have an allergy to one or more types of food. However, many children have received an incorrect diagnosis of food allergy due to shortcomings of available diagnostic tests, especially in the case of suspected allergy to nuts or peanuts. READ MORE

  5. 3. Infant feeding and allergy in children

    Author : Inger Kull; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Allergy; asthma; BAMSE; breastfeeding; children; diet; eczema; fish; food hypersensitivity; prevention; rhinitis; sensitisation; vitamin D;

    Abstract : Despite intensive research, the knowledge on causes behind the increase in allergic diseases among children is incomplete. Altered environmental exposures and changes in lifestyle have been hypothesised to play a role, including dietary intake. READ MORE

  6. 4. Allergy diagnosis in children IgE-sensitized to peanut : clinical and immunological evaluation

    Author : Susanne Glaumann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Peanut allergy is often life-long and affects quality of life since accidental ingestion may lead to severe or even fatal reactions. Sensitization to peanut can be due to genuine peanut allergy or to cross-sensitization due to birch pollen. READ MORE

  7. 5. Specific IgE-profiles and allergy prediction

    Author : Sandra G Tedner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Presence of antibodies of type Immunoglobulin E (IgE-ab), often called sensitization, is common and often precede development of atopic disease, including food allergy. While not all IgE-sensitized individuals develop food allergy, some seem to be at a higher risk. READ MORE