M305 multiple food allergies in a septuagenarian

Food allergy is common, with a reported prevalence in adults of up to 10%. Unintended exposures in food-allergic individuals can cause anaphylaxis. When individuals experience frequent episodes of anaphylaxis with unclear food triggers, it is imperative to evaluate for alternative causes. Comprehensive evaluation seeks objective evidence of anaphylaxis, and consideration of a broad differential diagnosis, including rare etiologies such as systemic mastocytosis.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: M. Kuder, F. Hsieh, L. Pien, D. Lang Source Type: research