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Food Allergies:Food Allergies:What’s New in Clinical, Community, What’s New in Clinical, Community,
School and Food Service ApplicationsSchool and Food Service Applications
Janice M. Joneja, Ph.D., RDJanice M. Joneja, Ph.D., RD
20062006
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Food Allergy in the Past 5 YearsFood Allergy in the Past 5 Years
Nearly 4% of North Americans Nearly 4% of North Americans have food allergies, many more have food allergies, many more than recorded in the pastthan recorded in the past– Incidence of food allergy much higher Incidence of food allergy much higher
in children (>8%) than adults (<2%)in children (>8%) than adults (<2%)
Prevalence of peanut allergy Prevalence of peanut allergy doubled in American children doubled in American children younger than 5 years of age in the younger than 5 years of age in the past 5 yearspast 5 years
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Food Allergy in the Past 5 YearsFood Allergy in the Past 5 Years
Incidence of food intolerances Incidence of food intolerances estimated to be up to 50% of the estimated to be up to 50% of the population, but accurate figures are population, but accurate figures are not available because of the lack of not available because of the lack of appropriate testsappropriate tests– Incidence of food intolerances much Incidence of food intolerances much
higher in adults than in childrenhigher in adults than in children
Many food allergens have been Many food allergens have been characterized at the molecular level, characterized at the molecular level, leading to increased understanding of leading to increased understanding of the causes of many allergic disordersthe causes of many allergic disorders
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Food Allergy & Food Intolerance Food Allergy & Food Intolerance
Food Allergy
• A response of the immune
system to an ingested
food or food additive
• Is not dose-dependent
Food Intolerance• A generic term
describing an abnormal
physiological response
to an ingested food or food
additive which is not a result
of a response of the
immune system
• Is dose-dependent
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Management of Food Allergies and Management of Food Allergies and IntolerancesIntolerances
Management of food sensitivities Management of food sensitivities consists of:consists of:– Accurate identification of the food causing Accurate identification of the food causing
the problemthe problem– Educating clients on how to avoid relevant Educating clients on how to avoid relevant
allergens and intolerance triggers in foodsallergens and intolerance triggers in foods– Formulating appropriate diets to avoid the Formulating appropriate diets to avoid the
culprit foods and replacing them with foods culprit foods and replacing them with foods of equivalent nutritional valueof equivalent nutritional value
– Educating parents in measures to:Educating parents in measures to: avoid sensitization of their at-risk babiesavoid sensitization of their at-risk babies
induce tolerance of foodsinduce tolerance of foods
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The Allergic DiathesisThe Allergic Diathesis
..
Food Allergy
Atopic dermatitis(Eczema)
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
(hay fever)
Asthma(cough;wheeze)
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Sleep deprivation
Anaphylaxis
Mental fogginess
Irritability
Fatigue
In infants: failure to thrive
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Allergy is a Response of the Immune Allergy is a Response of the Immune SystemSystem
Our immune systems are designed to Our immune systems are designed to protect the body from invasion by foreign protect the body from invasion by foreign materialsmaterials
T cell lymphocytes detect foreign proteins T cell lymphocytes detect foreign proteins (antigens) in any form(antigens) in any form
T cells then trigger a series of T cells then trigger a series of immunological reactions, mediated by immunological reactions, mediated by cytokinescytokines
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Antigen RecognitionAntigen Recognition
The first stage of an immune response is The first stage of an immune response is recognition of a “foreign antigen” (protein or recognition of a “foreign antigen” (protein or glycoprotein)glycoprotein)
T cell lymphocytes are the “controllers” of the T cell lymphocytes are the “controllers” of the immune responseimmune response
T helper cells (CD4+ subclass) (Th) identify the T helper cells (CD4+ subclass) (Th) identify the foreign protein as a “potential threat”foreign protein as a “potential threat”
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Education of the Immune SystemEducation of the Immune System
All foods contain proteins – derived from All foods contain proteins – derived from plants and animals – all of which are plants and animals – all of which are foreign to the human bodyforeign to the human bodyIn order for food to be absorbed, In order for food to be absorbed, metabolized, and utilized by the body, the metabolized, and utilized by the body, the immune system needs to be “educated” immune system needs to be “educated” that the foreign material is safethat the foreign material is safeThis involves a complex series of This involves a complex series of immunological reactions immunological reactions
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Immune System of the Digestive TractImmune System of the Digestive Tract
Immune system of the digestive tract is unique – Immune system of the digestive tract is unique – named the gut-associated lymphoid tissue named the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)(GALT)Recent evidence suggests that the most Recent evidence suggests that the most important cells in the initiation of the recognition important cells in the initiation of the recognition process are the dendritic cells in the intestinal process are the dendritic cells in the intestinal mucosamucosaThey take up dietary proteins and transport them They take up dietary proteins and transport them to the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN)to the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN)Differentiation of the T cells takes place in the Differentiation of the T cells takes place in the MLNMLN
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Oral ToleranceOral Tolerance
In most cases this results in “education” of In most cases this results in “education” of the T cells to not respond to that food the T cells to not respond to that food protein when it enters via the oral route – protein when it enters via the oral route – called called oral toleranceoral tolerance
Contrasts with the active immune Contrasts with the active immune responses needed to protect the gut responses needed to protect the gut against continual bombardment by against continual bombardment by invading pathogens and their products invading pathogens and their products (toxins, etc)(toxins, etc)
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Oral ToleranceOral Tolerance
Also contrasts with the reduced Also contrasts with the reduced responsiveness to the millions of responsiveness to the millions of microorganisms that are permanent microorganisms that are permanent residents of the large bowelresidents of the large bowel
T cells involved in these processes are T cells involved in these processes are designated Tdesignated Treg reg
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T cells involved in Oral ToleranceT cells involved in Oral Tolerance
T cell response depends on the type of T T cell response depends on the type of T helper cell that is activatedhelper cell that is activated
Latest research indicates that T cells that Latest research indicates that T cells that produce a cytokine called TGF-produce a cytokine called TGF- are are important in inducing oral toleranceimportant in inducing oral tolerance– Sometimes called Th3 cellsSometimes called Th3 cells
___________________Strobel and Mowat 2006
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T cells involved in Oral ToleranceT cells involved in Oral Tolerance
T cells that produce IL-10 may also be T cells that produce IL-10 may also be involved in toleranceinvolved in tolerance
These also regulate immune response to These also regulate immune response to resident microflora, preventing the usual resident microflora, preventing the usual immune inflammatory response to immune inflammatory response to microorganismsmicroorganisms
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T-helper Cell SubclassesT-helper Cell Subclasses
There are two subclasses of T-helper cellsThere are two subclasses of T-helper cells
Type 1: Th1Type 1: Th1
Type 2: Th2Type 2: Th2
Cytokines (the “control chemicals” of the immune Cytokines (the “control chemicals” of the immune system) are releasedsystem) are released
Each subclass produces a different set of Each subclass produces a different set of cytokinescytokines
The types of cytokines generated determine the The types of cytokines generated determine the resulting immune responseresulting immune response
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Role of T-helper Cell SubtypesRole of T-helper Cell Subtypes
Th1 Th1 triggers the triggers the protective response to a protective response to a pathogenpathogen such as a virus or bacterium such as a virus or bacterium
– IgM, IgG, IgAIgM, IgG, IgA antibodies are produced antibodies are produced
Th2Th2 is responsible for the IgE-mediated is responsible for the IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction (allergy)hypersensitivity reaction (allergy)
– IgEIgE antibodies are produced antibodies are produced
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Allergic SensitizationAllergic Sensitization
Cytokines associated with Th1 (protective) Cytokines associated with Th1 (protective) response are predominantly:response are predominantly:– INF-INF-– IL-2IL-2
Cytokines associated with allergic (Th2) Cytokines associated with allergic (Th2) response are predominantly:response are predominantly:– IL-4IL-4– IL-13IL-13
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Antigen- presenting cell
Th0
Antigen
Th1
Th2
IL-2IL-3IL-4IL-5Il-13INFGM-CSF
Il-2Il-3IFNGM-CSF
Il-3Il-4Il-5Il-13GM-CSF
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------
Allergens
Viruses and Bacteria
MHC Class II
White blood cells aidthe immune system in recognizing foreignproteins
T helper ( CD4+) cells respond
T helper cells producecharacteristic cytokines
Specific cytokines determinewhich response takes place:Th1 = protectionTh2 = allergy
IgE
IgG
Immunological Pathways to Protection, Allergy, or Oral Tolerance
Receptor
Oral Tolerance
Transport to thymus
TGF-β1 IL-10
Th3 Tr1Anergy:
No immune response
CD4+CD25+Treg
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Th1 Th2 InteractionsFactors promoting:
Th1- Bacterial and viral infections - Maturation of the immune system
Th2- Parasite infestations- Immature immune system
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Th1 Th2 InteractionsFactors promoting:
Th1- Bacterial and viral infections - Maturation of the immune system - Antigen tolerance
Th2- Parasite infestations- Immature immune system- Sensitization to antigen
Contributing factors:- Genetic inheritance- Early exposure to allergen- Increased antigen uptake
-“leaky gut”
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Th1 Th2 InteractionsTh1 Th2 Interactions Under certain circumstances (eg Under certain circumstances (eg
eczema) Th2 cytokines suppress Th1 eczema) Th2 cytokines suppress Th1 cell activitycell activity
This causes a decrease in the level of This causes a decrease in the level of immune protection against immune protection against microorganismsmicroorganisms
As a result, infection by normally As a result, infection by normally harmless skin bacteria can occurharmless skin bacteria can occur
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Th1 Th2 InteractionsTh1 Th2 Interactions
In contrast, Th1 activity may suppress Th2 In contrast, Th1 activity may suppress Th2 responseresponse
Infection with some common childhood illnesses Infection with some common childhood illnesses may suppress allergy - the “hygiene theory”may suppress allergy - the “hygiene theory”
Certain microorganisms in the large bowel (the Certain microorganisms in the large bowel (the resident microflora) can influence the Th1/Th2 resident microflora) can influence the Th1/Th2 balance – role for probiotics?balance – role for probiotics?
Latest research indicates a possible role for a Latest research indicates a possible role for a new cytokine IL-18 in Th1/Th2 balancenew cytokine IL-18 in Th1/Th2 balance
____________________Cebeci et al August 2006
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IgE-Mediated AllergyIgE-Mediated Allergy Intracellular Granules are ReleasedIntracellular Granules are Released
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Many Inflammatory Chemicals are Released Many Inflammatory Chemicals are Released in the Allergic Reactionin the Allergic Reaction
Preformed:Preformed:– HistamineHistamine– EnzymesEnzymes– Chemo-attractantsChemo-attractants
Newly formedNewly formed– ProstaglandinsProstaglandins– LeukotrienesLeukotrienes
Each chemical has a different effect on tissues: Each chemical has a different effect on tissues:
The allergic response is the combined effect of The allergic response is the combined effect of them all them all
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Action of Inflammatory Mediators on Tissues:Action of Inflammatory Mediators on Tissues: Histamine Histamine
Vasodilation {blood vessels widen}Vasodilation {blood vessels widen}Swelling of tissuesSwelling of tissuesIncreased vascular permeability {blood vessels become Increased vascular permeability {blood vessels become “leaky”}“leaky”}– angioedema (swelling)angioedema (swelling)– rhinitis (stuffy nose)rhinitis (stuffy nose)– rhinorrhea (runny nose)rhinorrhea (runny nose)– urticaria (hives)urticaria (hives)– otitis media (earache)otitis media (earache)
ItchingItchingFlushingFlushingReddeningReddening
Antidote:Antidote: Antihistamines: Antihistamines: Block receptors for histamine on reactive cellsBlock receptors for histamine on reactive cells
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Priority Food Allergens In CanadaPriority Food Allergens In CanadaPeanutsPeanutsTree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, Tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts (filberts), macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts (filberts), macadamia nuts, pecans, pinenuts, pistachios, walnuts)pinenuts, pistachios, walnuts)Sesame seedsSesame seedsMilkMilkEggsEggsFish Fish Shellfish (e.g. clams, mussels, oysters, scallops Shellfish (e.g. clams, mussels, oysters, scallops and crustaceans (e.g. crab, crayfish, lobster, and crustaceans (e.g. crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp) )shrimp) )SoySoyWheatWheatSulphitesSulphites
These Priority Allergens account for more than These Priority Allergens account for more than 95% of severe adverse reactions related to 95% of severe adverse reactions related to food allergensfood allergens
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Additional Factors Involved in Symptoms Additional Factors Involved in Symptoms of Food Sensitivityof Food Sensitivity
Increased permeability of the digestive tractIncreased permeability of the digestive tract (leaky gut)(leaky gut)
– Inflammation:Inflammation:InfectionInfectionAllergyAllergyAutoimmune diseaseAutoimmune diseaseOther diseasesOther diseases
– Immaturity (in infants)Immaturity (in infants)– Alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumption
Physical exertion:Physical exertion:Exercise-induced anaphylaxisExercise-induced anaphylaxis
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Additional Factors Involved in Additional Factors Involved in Symptoms of Food SensitivitySymptoms of Food Sensitivity
StressStress
Eating several different allergenic foods at the Eating several different allergenic foods at the same timesame time
Other allergies occurring at the same time Other allergies occurring at the same time (e.g. hay fever, asthma)(e.g. hay fever, asthma)
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Classification of Food AllergensClassification of Food Allergens
Class 1:Class 1:– Direct sensitization via the gastrointestinal Direct sensitization via the gastrointestinal
tract after ingestiontract after ingestion– Water-soluble proteins or glycoproteins Water-soluble proteins or glycoproteins – Stable to:Stable to:
Heat (cooking)Heat (cooking) Proteases (digestive enzymes)Proteases (digestive enzymes) Acid (gastric acid)Acid (gastric acid)
– Many are lipid transfer proteinsMany are lipid transfer proteins
____________Sampson 2003
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Classification of Food AllergensClassification of Food Allergens
Class 2:Class 2:– Indirect sensitization by inhalation of air-borne Indirect sensitization by inhalation of air-borne
allergenallergen– Cross-reaction to foods containing structurally Cross-reaction to foods containing structurally
identical proteinsidentical proteins– Heat labileHeat labile– Many are pathogenesis-related proteins Many are pathogenesis-related proteins
produced when a plant is under stressproduced when a plant is under stress
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy Syndrome(OAS)(OAS)
OAS refers to clinical symptoms in the OAS refers to clinical symptoms in the mucosa of the mouth and throat that:mucosa of the mouth and throat that:Result from direct contact with a food allergenResult from direct contact with a food allergenIn an individual who also exhibits allergy to In an individual who also exhibits allergy to inhaled allergens.inhaled allergens.Usually pollens (pollinosis) are the primary Usually pollens (pollinosis) are the primary allergensallergensPollens usually trigger rhinitis or asthmaPollens usually trigger rhinitis or asthmaOccurs most frequently in adultsOccurs most frequently in adults
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy SyndromeCharacteristicsCharacteristics
Inhaled pollen allergens sensitize Inhaled pollen allergens sensitize tissues of the upper respiratory tract tissues of the upper respiratory tract Tissues of the respiratory tract are Tissues of the respiratory tract are adjacent to oral tissues, and the mucosa adjacent to oral tissues, and the mucosa is continuousis continuousSensitization of one leads to Sensitization of one leads to sensitization of the othersensitization of the otherOAS symptoms are mild in contrast to OAS symptoms are mild in contrast to primary food allergens and occur only in primary food allergens and occur only in and around the mouth and in the throatand around the mouth and in the throat
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy Syndrome
The foods cause symptoms in the oral cavity The foods cause symptoms in the oral cavity and local tissues immediately on contact:and local tissues immediately on contact:– SwellingSwelling– Throat tighteningThroat tightening– TinglingTingling– ItchingItching– “ “Blistering”Blistering”
Foods most frequently associated with OAS Foods most frequently associated with OAS are mainly fruits, a few vegetables, and nutsare mainly fruits, a few vegetables, and nuts
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy SyndromeAllergensAllergens
Pollens and foods that cause OAS are Pollens and foods that cause OAS are usually botanically unrelatedusually botanically unrelatedOccurs most frequently in persons allergic Occurs most frequently in persons allergic to birch and alder pollensto birch and alder pollensAlso occurs with allergy to:Also occurs with allergy to:– Ragweed pollenRagweed pollen– Mugwort pollenMugwort pollen– Grass pollensGrass pollens
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy SyndromeCross-reacting allergensCross-reacting allergens
Birch pollens with:Birch pollens with:
– AppleApple– Stone Fruits (Apricot, Peach, Nectarine, Plum, Cherry)Stone Fruits (Apricot, Peach, Nectarine, Plum, Cherry)– Kiwi FruitKiwi Fruit– Orange Orange - Peanut- Peanut - Almond- Almond– Melon Melon - Hazelnut- Hazelnut - Walnut- Walnut– Watermelon Watermelon - Carrot- Carrot - Anise- Anise– Potato Potato - Celery- Celery - Caraway seed- Caraway seed– TomatoTomato - Parsnip- Parsnip– Green pepperGreen pepper - Parsley- Parsley– CuminCumin - - BeansBeans– CorianderCoriander - - PeasPeas– DillDill - - LentilsLentils– Sunflower seedSunflower seed - Soy- Soy
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Oral Allergy SyndromeOral Allergy SyndromeCross-reacting allergensCross-reacting allergens
Ragweed pollen with:Ragweed pollen with:– BananaBanana– CantaloupeCantaloupe– HoneydewHoneydew– WatermelonWatermelon– Other MelonsOther Melons– Zucchini (Courgette)Zucchini (Courgette)– CucumberCucumber
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Expression of OAS SymptomsExpression of OAS Symptoms
Oral reactivity to the food significantly Oral reactivity to the food significantly decreases when food is cookeddecreases when food is cookedReactivity of the antigen depends on Reactivity of the antigen depends on ripenessripeness– Antigen becomes more potent as the plant Antigen becomes more potent as the plant
material agesmaterial ages
People differ in the foods which trigger People differ in the foods which trigger OAS, even when they are allergic to the OAS, even when they are allergic to the same cross-reacting pollenssame cross-reacting pollens– Foods contain an antigen that is structurally Foods contain an antigen that is structurally
similar to the allergenic pollen, but not all similar to the allergenic pollen, but not all people will develop OAS to all foods having that people will develop OAS to all foods having that antigenantigen
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Identification of Foods ResponsibleIdentification of Foods Responsible for OAS Symptoms for OAS Symptoms
Skin tests will identify the allergenic plant pollenSkin tests will identify the allergenic plant pollenSkin testing has not been successful in identifying Skin testing has not been successful in identifying persons who react to cross-reacting food antigenspersons who react to cross-reacting food antigens– Plant antigens are unstable and do not survive the Plant antigens are unstable and do not survive the
process of antigen preparationprocess of antigen preparation– Crushing plant material leads to release of phenols and Crushing plant material leads to release of phenols and
degradative enzymesdegradative enzymes
Prick + prick technique are more reliable than Prick + prick technique are more reliable than standard skin testsstandard skin tests– Lancet is inserted in raw fruit or vegetable, withdrawn Lancet is inserted in raw fruit or vegetable, withdrawn
and then used to prick the person’s skinand then used to prick the person’s skin
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Latex-Fruit SyndromeLatex-Fruit Syndrome
Allergy to latex often starts as: Allergy to latex often starts as:
Contact allergy to a latex protein, usually Contact allergy to a latex protein, usually through:through:– Abraded (non-intact) skinAbraded (non-intact) skin– Mucous membraneMucous membrane– Exposed tissue (e.g. during surgery)Exposed tissue (e.g. during surgery)
Inhalant allergy:Inhalant allergy:– Inhaled powder from latex glovesInhaled powder from latex gloves
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Latex AllergyLatex AllergyCross-reacting allergensCross-reacting allergens
As antigen comes into contact with As antigen comes into contact with immune cells, repeated exposure leads to immune cells, repeated exposure leads to IgE mediated allergyIgE mediated allergy
Proteins in foods with the same structure Proteins in foods with the same structure as proteins in latex trigger the same IgE as proteins in latex trigger the same IgE response when they are eatenresponse when they are eaten
In extreme cases can cause anaphylactic In extreme cases can cause anaphylactic reactionreaction
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Latex AllergyLatex AllergyRelated foodsRelated foods
Examples of foods that have been shown to contain Examples of foods that have been shown to contain proteins similar in structure to latex:proteins similar in structure to latex:
– Banana Banana - Mango - Mango - Tomato- Tomato
– Citrus Fruits Citrus Fruits - Melon - Melon - Celery- Celery
– Kiwi Fruit Kiwi Fruit - Pineapple - Pineapple - Avocado - Avocado
– Fig Fig - Papaya - Papaya - Tree Nuts- Tree Nuts
– Passion Fruit Passion Fruit - Peach - Peach - Chestnut - Chestnut
– GrapesGrapes - Potato - Potato - Peanut- Peanut
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Common allergens in unrelated plant Common allergens in unrelated plant materialsmaterials
OAS and latex allergy are examples of OAS and latex allergy are examples of conditions in which common antigens, conditions in which common antigens, expressed in botanically unrelated plants, expressed in botanically unrelated plants, are capable of eliciting a hypersensitivity are capable of eliciting a hypersensitivity reactionreaction
In practice, when a specific plant food In practice, when a specific plant food elicits an allergic response, foods in the elicits an allergic response, foods in the same botanic family rarely elicit allergysame botanic family rarely elicit allergy
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Legume AllergyLegume Allergy
There is no evidence to support the There is no evidence to support the thinking that peanut-allergic thinking that peanut-allergic individuals should avoid all legumesindividuals should avoid all legumes Avoidance of legumes such as soy, chick Avoidance of legumes such as soy, chick peas, lentils, beans, peas, licorice, carob, peas, lentils, beans, peas, licorice, carob, and all other members of the and all other members of the LeguminoceaeLeguminoceae family, to which peanut family, to which peanut belongs, is only necessary when allergy to belongs, is only necessary when allergy to the individual foods has been identifiedthe individual foods has been identified_________________________Bernhisel-Broadbent et al 1989
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Legume AllergyLegume Allergy
In laboratory experiments, cross-In laboratory experiments, cross-reactivity between peanut and soy is reactivity between peanut and soy is quite frequent, but in clinical trials, the quite frequent, but in clinical trials, the cross-reactivity is quite uncommoncross-reactivity is quite uncommon– One study reports only 2 out of 41 peanut-One study reports only 2 out of 41 peanut-
allergic patients reacted mildly to other allergic patients reacted mildly to other members of the legume family members of the legume family
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Peanut and Soy AllergyPeanut and Soy Allergy
Increase in the incidence of soy allergy, Increase in the incidence of soy allergy, especially in childrenespecially in childrenSoy and peanuts contain a similar Soy and peanuts contain a similar allergenallergenMay be the result of exposure to the May be the result of exposure to the allergenic protein, in the form of soy-allergenic protein, in the form of soy-based infant formulas, in early infancy based infant formulas, in early infancy when the child is at highest risk for when the child is at highest risk for allergic sensitizationallergic sensitization
____________Lack et al 2003
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Peanut and Soy AllergyPeanut and Soy Allergy
Exposure to the soy allergen in infant Exposure to the soy allergen in infant formula could prime the child’s formula could prime the child’s immune system to respond to the immune system to respond to the peanut allergen, even when he or she peanut allergen, even when he or she shows no signs of allergy to soyshows no signs of allergy to soy
As a result, the child could exhibit As a result, the child could exhibit allergic symptoms on an apparent allergic symptoms on an apparent first exposure to the peanutfirst exposure to the peanut
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Tree Nut AllergyTree Nut Allergy
Tree nuts are botanically unrelated to Tree nuts are botanically unrelated to peanutspeanutsIt is not necessary to avoid tree nuts It is not necessary to avoid tree nuts such as hazelnuts (filberts), Brazil such as hazelnuts (filberts), Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pistachios, etc. unless the individual pistachios, etc. unless the individual has an allergy to themhas an allergy to them
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Tree Nut AllergyTree Nut Allergy
Nuts in a nut mixture are very difficult to Nuts in a nut mixture are very difficult to distinguish from each otherdistinguish from each other
Risk of tree nuts, especially nut mixtures, Risk of tree nuts, especially nut mixtures, to contain, or to be contaminated by to contain, or to be contaminated by peanutspeanuts
A person who has demonstrated allergy to A person who has demonstrated allergy to peanuts is usually advised to avoid nuts of peanuts is usually advised to avoid nuts of all types in the interests of safetyall types in the interests of safety
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Take-Home MessageTake-Home MessageThere are many different processes There are many different processes involved in the expression of food allergyinvolved in the expression of food allergyNo single lab test will identify the foods No single lab test will identify the foods responsible for symptomsresponsible for symptomsThe presence of allergen-specific IgE does The presence of allergen-specific IgE does not predict the response when the food is not predict the response when the food is eateneatenElimination and challenge is the only way Elimination and challenge is the only way to identify the foods responsible for to identify the foods responsible for symptomssymptoms
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Take-Home MessageTake-Home Message
When the culprit food(s) have been identified When the culprit food(s) have been identified avoidance of the food is essentialavoidance of the food is essential
Discourage unnecessary food restrictionsDiscourage unnecessary food restrictions
Client must be provided with:Client must be provided with:– Information about which foods must be avoidedInformation about which foods must be avoided– Resources to recognize allergen in manufactured and Resources to recognize allergen in manufactured and
prepared foodsprepared foods– Meal plans to supply complete balanced nutrition from Meal plans to supply complete balanced nutrition from
alternate sourcesalternate sources
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Take-Home MessageTake-Home Message
New research indicates that only the foods New research indicates that only the foods causing symptoms should be avoidedcausing symptoms should be avoided
When there are no longer any clinical When there are no longer any clinical signs of allergy (symptoms) after signs of allergy (symptoms) after consumption of the food, tolerance has consumption of the food, tolerance has occurredoccurred
In order to maintain tolerance the food In order to maintain tolerance the food should be eaten regularlyshould be eaten regularly
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Take-Home MessageTake-Home Message
The more foods that are tolerated, the The more foods that are tolerated, the more foods will be tolerated – bystander more foods will be tolerated – bystander effect of TGF-effect of TGF-Unnecessary and prolonged avoidance of Unnecessary and prolonged avoidance of a food may result in sensitization when the a food may result in sensitization when the food is eatenfood is eaten