| AA | arachidonic acid |
| COX | cyclooxygenase |
| DHA | docosahexaenoic acid |
| EPA | eicosapentaenoic acid |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| IFN | interferon |
| Ig | immunoglobulin |
| IL | interleukin |
| LCPUFA | long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| LOX | lipoxygenase |
| LT | leukotriene |
| PG | prostaglandin |
| PUFA | polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| SPM | specialised pro-resolving mediator |
| SPT | skin prick test |
| Th1 | T-helper 1 |
| Th2 | T-helper 2 |