Table 1.
n | Sex | Age (yr) | FH of allergy | BF only (mo) | BF stopped (mo) | Allergy manifestations (target organs) | Other food allergy | Wheal (mm) | Flare (mm) | Total IgE (kUA/l) | Specific IgE (kUA/l) | AEC (/mm3) | OFC test |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | M | 9 | + | 6 | 15 | AR - BA - Urticaria | - | 10 | 20 | 221 | 23 | 300 | + |
2 | M | 7 | + | 4 | 18 | BA - Urticaria | - | 9 | 18 | 76 | 20 | 120 | + |
3 | M | 9 | + | 6 | 15 | BA - Urticaria | - | 9 | 18 | 130 | 24 | 100 | + |
4 | F | 9 | + | 5 | 12 | AD - Urticaria | - | 9 | 18 | 115 | 22 | 240 | - |
5 | M | 9 | + | 6 | 12 | AR - BA - Urticaria | - | 9 | 19 | 266 | 19 | 300 | - |
6 | M | 5 | + | 4 | 16 | AD - Anaphylaxis | - | 8 | 16 | 85 | 17 | 80 | ND |
7 | F | 5 | + | 7 | 13 | Urticaria | + | 9 | 20 | 212 | 21 | 70 | - |
AD: atopic dermatitis; AR: allergic rhinitis; AEC: absolute eosinophil count; BA: bronchial asthma; BF: breast feeding; F: female; FH: family history; M: male; ND: not done; OFC: oral food challenge.