IgE protects our body – What is It?

IgE protects our body – What is It?

IgE has a primary role in protecting our body – but what is it? Let’s talk about IgE – Immunoglobulin E. It’s a type of antibody that our immune cells called B cells produce in response to allergens, pathogens, cancer cells, and other threats....
Diagnosis of Food Allergy Not an Easy Task

Diagnosis of Food Allergy Not an Easy Task

Most cases of food allergy occur when a person with particular genetic predisposition produces specific immunoglobulin E (allergy antibody) to the protein of a particular food.  When these IgE antibodies react with certain food, it triggers the release of histamine...

Food Intolerance, Poisoning and Allergy

An estimated 11 million Americans, suffer from food allergies, which accounts for roughly 20.000 emergency room visits annually. Each year, as many as 150 to 200 people die from food-allergic reactions, involving severe swelling in the throat and cardiovascular...

Hives and Anaphylaxis in Food Allergy

An estimated 11 million Americans suffer from food allergies, which accounts for roughly 20,000 emergency room visits annually.  And, unfortunately, as many as 200 people die from food-allergy reactions each year.   But, food-allergy and intolerance are not the same....

Peanuts can Cause Severe Reactions

Most cases of food allergies occur when someone with a genetic predisposition produces specific IgE antibodies to the certain protein of a particular food.    When these IgE antibodies react to a specific protein, the release of chemicals from cells is triggered....

Milk, Lactose Allergies Differ

Two million — or 8 percent — of children in the United States are affected by food allergies. Common food allergies in kids include milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts. Cow milk allergies can affect people of any age, but it is more common among...