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Allergy and Autoimmune Disease Resources for Healthcare Providers
Patient Case Studies and Asthma Education
Allergies, autoimmune diseases, and asthma can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Resources such as patient case studies, white papers, task force recommendations, and more can help shed light on these conditions.
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Allergic rhinitis: how to identify the primary sensitisation
David presented to his GP with rhinorrhoea, nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing. Find out how the primary sensitisation was identified with the aid of a simple blood test.
Allergic rhinitis: from nasal symptoms to accurate diagnosis
Natasha presented to her GP with nasal congestion, itching, and discharge. Find out how an accurate diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was reached, including allergen sensitisations.
Peanut components: When it comes to peanut allergy, precision and proteins matter
After a reaction, Tim’s parents removed peanut from his diet without having him tested. Find out how specific IgE testing can show if he has a clinical peanut allergy.
Outgrowing Egg Allergy: Tracking the development of egg tolerance over time
Charlie was diagnosed with an egg allergy as an infant, but recently ate egg without having a reaction. See how specific IgE testing may help determine if he can now tolerate egg.
Persistent egg allergy: Evaluate and enforce the risk
Thomas has suffered severe reactions due to an egg allergy several times. Find out how allergen sensitization testing can help him take his allergy seriously.
Peanut allergy and cross-reactivity: Differentiating between symptoms caused by clinical peanut allergy and symptoms caused by cross-reactivity
Caroline and Emma were both diagnosed with peanut allergy. Find out how allergen sensitization testing can show if either of them runs an increased risk of severe reaction to peanuts.
Baked milk: Identifying patients who can tolerate baked milk
Elizabeth is allergic to milk, but may now be able to eat foods containing baked milk without an allergic reaction. See how allergen sensitization testing can help her get answers.
Hazelnut and Cross-Reactivity: Help patients understand their hazelnut allergy and symptoms due to cross-reactivity
After eating a bowl of cereal, 8-year-old Sophie was covered in large hives. Discover how allergen sensitization testing helped discover the cause of her reaction.
The Allergy and Asthma Task Force Recommendations: The Practical Application of Allergic Trigger Management to Improve Asthma Outcomes
Authors: Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP; Christine W. Wagner, APRN, MSN, AE-C; Allan Luskin, MD; Len Fromer, MD, FAAFP; Randall Brown, MD, MPH; Andrew Liu, MD; AE-C; Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH; Ivor
Taylor, a 29-year-old woman with a history of intermittent hives, visits her healthcare provider after developing abdominal cramps followed by hives five hours after eating a cheeseburger.
Abigail, a 19-year-old woman, visits her healthcare provider for guidance on her chronic gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms associated with eating meat. See what testing reveals.
Celiac disease case study: benefits of an early diagnosis
Clara's gymnastics training was disrupted by troubling symptoms. Find out how an accurate diagnosis of celiac disease was reached, and whether Clara was able to continue her gymnastics career.