Birch and other related trees of the families Betulaceae and Fagaceae (alder, hazel, oak,
hornbeam, chestnut, and beech) constitute the birch homologous group. This grouping is …

The improvement of the knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the
tolerance and sensitization to food antigens has recently led to a radical change in the …

Background This article is a primer for health care professionals who are interested in
understanding the origins of phytotherapy, being introduced to some commonly used herbal …

The diagnosis and management of food allergy is complicated by an abundance of
homologous, cross-reactive proteins in edible foods and aeroallergens. This results in …

This report has been prepared by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology Task Force on Allergic Rhinitis (AR) comorbidities. The aim of this …

IgE‐mediated shellfish allergy constitutes an important cause of food‐related adverse
reactions. Shellfish are classified into mollusks and crustaceans, the latter belonging to the …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common disease with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations.
AD can manifest differently in adults than children. Core AD features are similar between …

IgE-mediated food allergy is an increasing public health concern in many regions around
the world. Although genetics play a role in the development of food allergy, the reported …

Seafood plays an important role in human nutrition and health. A good patient workup and
sensitive diagnostic analysis of IgE antibody reactivity can distinguish between a true …

Background Food allergy can represent a serious human health issue. The observed rise in
regional incidence and global prevalence of food allergies raise, among other, also …