Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan, Suppachok Ajalasaereewong, Chamard Wongsa, Torpong Thongngarm, Piyaporn Chokevittaya, Irin Vichara-Anont, Kanyada Sirimaskasem, Jarujit Surapinij, Jomgriditip Laomoleethron, Sorawit Wihakhaphirom, Sirapat Haridravedh, Supassorn Limpiyakorn, Teerapat Paringkarn, Thanachit Krikeerati
BACKGROUND: IgE-mediated food allergy (FA) affects health-related quality of life, and may cause life-threatening reactions. Few studies characterizing adult FA patients have been reported, especially first ever reaction (FER) in adult-onset. OBJECTIVE: We describe the characteristics of adult FA patients, especially FER and compare these characteristics between childhood- and adult-onset FA. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of all adult patients visiting the Allergy Clinic, Siriraj Hospital at the outpatient department between January 2009 to December 2019 was conducted...
July 16, 2023: Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology