Table 2.
Symptoms and times to assess the response to the elimination diet and to oral food challenge.
| Clinical Presentation | Response to Elimination Diet | Response to Oral Food Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| IgE-mediated symptoms (anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and respiratory symptoms) | 2–3 days | Immediate, 2 h |
| Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome | 2 days in acute form, 3–7 days in chronic form | 1–4 h, typically 2 h |
| Food protein-induced proctocolitis | 2–3 days | 1–3 days |
| Food protein-induced enteropathy | 1–4 weeks | 40–72 h |
| Atopic dermatitis | 15 days | 4 days |