Component testing for food allergies

In this issue of Annals, there are an excellent series of Pro-Con debates surrounding various themes of food allergy. In 1 of these debates, Drs. Anagnostou1 and Greenhawt2 discuss whether component resolved diagnostic testing is better than other modalities for the diagnosis of allergy, concentrating the discussion on food allergy. Component tests are commonly used in Europe and are commercially available in the United States for peanut, tree nuts, egg, and milk. With the increased incidence of food allergy, this debate should be germane to the practicing allergist.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research