Food Allergy: Molecular Basis and Clinical Practice
While first accounts of food allergy date back to antiquity, only in recent years has food allergy become recognized as one of the major allergic diseases. During the last decade the output of research papers on food allergy increased tremendously, and today, issues related to food allergies still attract a lot of attention among academics and the general public.
Featuring contributions by world-renowned experts, this book presents the current concept, practice and recent advances in the field of food allergy. A comprehensive background section provides a historical retrospective and information on the immunological basis and epidemiology of food allergies. Main topics discussed include clinical aspects, diagnosis and management, allergen-based food allergies, and disease-based food allergies. Furthermore, nutritional aspects and diets, public policy and educational programs are covered as well as recent hot topics such as molecular-based allergen diagnosis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal food allergies and oral immunotherapy.
Allergists, pediatricians, internists, dermatologists and general practitioners will find this publication an essential source of information as it provides in-depth insights into food allergies from childhood to adulthood.
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1 - 7: Historical Background, Definitions and Differential DiagnosisByHugh A. SampsonHugh A. SampsonDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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8 - 17: Immunological Basis of Food Allergy (IgE-Mediated, Non-IgE-Mediated, and Tolerance)ByEdwin H. Kim;Edwin H. KimDivision of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:Wesley BurksWesley BurksDivision of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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18 - 29: Food Allergens: Molecular and Immunological Aspects, Allergen Databases and Cross-ReactivityByAnne-Regine Lorenz;Anne-Regine LorenzPaul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Stephan Scheurer;Stephan ScheurerPaul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Stefan ViethsStefan ViethsPaul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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30 - 37: Epidemiology: International Point of View, from Childhood to Adults, Food AllergensByGary W.K. WongGary W.K. WongDepartment of Paediatrics and School of Public Health, Prince of Wales Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, PR ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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38 - 50: Food Allergy in Childhood (Infancy to School Age)ByMarcel M. Bergmann;Marcel M. BergmannPediatric Allergy Unit, Department of Child and Adolescent, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Philippe A. EigenmannPhilippe A. EigenmannPediatric Allergy Unit, Department of Child and Adolescent, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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51 - 58: Food Allergy in Adolescence and AdulthoodByBarbara K. Ballmer-WeberBarbara K. Ballmer-WeberAllergy Unit, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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59 - 67: Hints for DiagnosisByLars K. PoulsenLars K. PoulsenLaboratory of Medical Allergology, Allergy Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital at Gentofte, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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68 - 78: IgE-Related Examination in Food Allergy with Focus on Allergen ComponentsByMagnus P. Borres;Magnus P. BorresaDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, andbThermo Fisher Scientific, Uppsala, Sweden;Search for other works by this author on:Sakura Sato;Sakura SatocDepartment of Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Allergology and Rheumatology, Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Motohiro EbisawaMotohiro EbisawacDepartment of Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Allergology and Rheumatology, Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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79 - 86: Non-IgE-Related Diagnostic Methods (LST, Patch Test)ByKenji MatsumotoKenji MatsumotoDepartment of Allergy and Immunology, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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87 - 95: Diagnostic Elimination Diets and Oral Food ProvocationByRobert A. WoodRobert A. WoodDivision of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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96 - 105: Pharmacological Management of Acute Food-Allergic ReactionsByStephanie Richards;Stephanie RichardsaDepartment of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic.,Search for other works by this author on:Mimi TangMimi TangaDepartment of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic.,bAllergy and Immune Disorders Research, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., andcDepartment of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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106 - 113: Oral Immunotherapy and Potential TreatmentBySakura Sato;Sakura SatoDepartment of Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Allergology and Rheumatology, Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Noriyuki Yanagida;Noriyuki YanagidaDepartment of Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Allergology and Rheumatology, Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Motohiro EbisawaMotohiro EbisawaDepartment of Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Allergology and Rheumatology, Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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114 - 123: Cow's Milk Allergy in Children and AdultsByAlessandro Fiocchi;Alessandro FiocchiaDivision of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome;Search for other works by this author on:Lamia Dahdah;Lamia DahdahaDivision of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome;Search for other works by this author on:Marco Albarini;Marco AlbarinibMelloni Paediatria, Melloni University Hospital, Milan;Search for other works by this author on:Alberto MartelliAlberto MartellicThe Garbagnate, Bollate Santa Corona Hospital, Milan, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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124 - 130: Hen's Egg AllergyByAtsuo Urisu;Atsuo UrisuaDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Teaching Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya,Search for other works by this author on:Y. Kondo;Y. KondoaDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Teaching Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya,Search for other works by this author on:I. TsugeI. TsugebDepartment of Pediatrics, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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131 - 144: Peanut and Tree Nut AllergyByAmanda Cox;Amanda CoxDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Scott H. SichererScott H. SichererDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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145 - 151: Grain and Legume AllergyByKomei ItoKomei ItoDepartment of Allergy, Aichi Children's Health and Medical Center, Aichi, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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152 - 161: Fish and Shellfish AllergyByMeera Thalayasingam;Meera ThalayasingamaDepartment of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore,Search for other works by this author on:Bee-Wah LeeBee-Wah LeeaDepartment of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore,bDepartment of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeSearch for other works by this author on:
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162 - 170: Fruit and Vegetable AllergyByMontserrat Fernández-RivasMontserrat Fernández-RivasAllergy Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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171 - 180: Gastrointestinal Food AllergiesByRalf G. HeineRalf G. HeineDepartment of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition and Department of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., and Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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181 - 190: Atopic Eczema and Food AllergyByAnja Wassmann;Anja WassmannaDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, andbDermatological Ambulatory, Hamburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Thomas WerfelThomas WerfelaDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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191 - 198: Anaphylaxis in Food AllergyByRobbie D. Pesek;Robbie D. PesekaDivision of Allergy and Immunology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences andbArkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Ark., USASearch for other works by this author on:Stacie M. JonesStacie M. JonesaDivision of Allergy and Immunology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences andbArkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Ark., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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199 - 208: Eosinophilic OesophagitisByRalf G. Heine;Ralf G. HeineaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition and Department of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic.,bMurdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., andcDepartment of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Katrina J. AllenKatrina J. AllenaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition and Department of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic.,bMurdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., andcDepartment of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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209 - 220: Nutritional Aspects and Diets in Food AllergyByAnna Nowak-Węgrzyn;Anna Nowak-WęgrzynJaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Marion GroetchMarion GroetchJaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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221 - 226: Food Allergy: Psychosocial Impact and Public Policy ImplicationsByHemant P. Sharma;Hemant P. SharmaaDepartment of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine, and Division of Allergy and Immunology, Children's National Health System, Washington, D.C.,Search for other works by this author on:Linda J. HerbertLinda J. HerbertbDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, Washington, D.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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227 - 234: Worldwide Food Allergy Labeling and Detection of Allergens in Processed FoodsBySteve L. Taylor;Steve L. TaylorFood Allergy Research and Resource Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebr., USASearch for other works by this author on:Joseph L. BaumertJoseph L. BaumertFood Allergy Research and Resource Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebr., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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235 - 252: The Effects of Food Allergy on Quality of LifeByAudrey DunnGalvin;Audrey DunnGalvinaDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health andbSchool of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; Departments ofSearch for other works by this author on:A.E.J. Dubois;A.E.J. DuboiscPaediatric Pulmonology and Paediatric Allergy andSearch for other works by this author on:B.M.J. Flokstra-de Blok;B.M.J. Flokstra-de BlokdGeneral Practice, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:J.O''B. HourihaneJ.O''B. HourihaneaDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health andSearch for other works by this author on:
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253 - 262: Prevention of Food AllergyByTeresa Tsakok;Teresa TsakokaDepartment of Paediatric Allergy, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, andSearch for other works by this author on:George Du Toit;George Du ToitaDepartment of Paediatric Allergy, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, andbMRC and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Gideon LackGideon LackaDepartment of Paediatric Allergy, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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263 - 269: Educational Programmes in Food AllergyByClaudia Kugler;Claudia KugleraDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technische Universität München, München, Germany;Search for other works by this author on:Knut Brockow;Knut BrockowaDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technische Universität München, München, Germany;Search for other works by this author on:Johannes RingJohannes RingbChristine-Kühne Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on: