Asthma And Food Allergy
Asthma and food allergy is increasingly common in the community. Food allergy and asthma coexist in many children. Objective: To describe the etiology and symptoms of food allergies in asthmatic children. Methods: A prospective, cross – sectional study was caried on 172 children with asthma under 18 years old admitted to National Hospital of Pediatrics. Results: the mean age was 7,09 years old, male/ female: 1,77/1. Allergic rhinitis is the most common co- exist disease (47.67%). Family history of allergic disorders was 46.51%. Proportion of food allergies is 16.86%. proportion of suspected food allergy is 44.19%. Cow's milk and seafood are the most common food allergens. In fast allergies, skin and mucosa symptoms are the most common
manifestations; In 85.71% patients, symptoms appeared within 15 minutes after eating; 9.52% appeared within 15-30 minutes, 4.76% appeared within from 30-120 minutes. In slow allergies, digestive tract was the most affected organ. Conclusion: Food allergy manifestations in patients HPQ were quite divers. Milk and other types of seafood are the most common food allergens. The most affected organ is the skin, mucous membranes, respiratory and digestive tract.
manifestations; In 85.71% patients, symptoms appeared within 15 minutes after eating; 9.52% appeared within 15-30 minutes, 4.76% appeared within from 30-120 minutes. In slow allergies, digestive tract was the most affected organ. Conclusion: Food allergy manifestations in patients HPQ were quite divers. Milk and other types of seafood are the most common food allergens. The most affected organ is the skin, mucous membranes, respiratory and digestive tract.