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One possible explanation for the rise in food allergy is the "old friends" hypothesis, which suggests that non-disease-causing organisms, such as helminths, could protect against allergy. Therefore, reduced exposure to these organisms, particularly in developed countries, could have contributed towards the increase.
Shellfish allergies are highly cross reactive, but its prevalence is much higher than that of fish allergy. Shellfish allergy is the leading cause of food allergy in U.S adults. [31] As of 2018 six allergens have been identified to prawn alone; along with crab, it is the major culprit of seafood anaphylaxis. [13]
The most common food allergy in the US population is a sensitivity to crustacea. [42] Although peanut allergies are notorious for their severity, peanut allergies are not the most common food allergy in adults or children. Severe or life-threatening reactions may be triggered by other allergens and are more common when combined with asthma.
Historically, symptoms resembling FPIES were first reported in the 1960s, but awareness of the disease was limited for decades after. More recently, awareness has increased with establishment of an ICD-10 code in 2016, and the publication of the first international consensus guidelines for FPIES diagnosis by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 2017.
A new study of infection rates and lockdown scenarios in 31 countries has linked higher pollen levels to an increase in COVID-19 infection rates.
People with atopic diseases such as asthma, eczema, or allergic rhinitis are at high risk of anaphylaxis from food, latex, and radiocontrast agents but not from injectable medications or stings. [3] [10] One study in children found that 60% had a history of previous atopic diseases, and of children who die from anaphylaxis, more than 90% have ...
High levels of niacin, an essential B vitamin, may raise the risk of heart disease by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessels, according to new research.. The report, published Monday ...
The levels of mushroom respiratory allergy are as high as 30 percent of those with allergic disorder, but it is believed to be less than 1 percent of food allergies. [34] [35] Heavy rainfall (which increases fungal spore release) is associated with increased hospital admissions of children with asthma. [36]