Early Infant Feeding Practices as Possible Risk Factors for Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Food Allergies in Kuwait

Table 2

Prevalence of other atopic diseases among confirmed FA cases.

Physician diagnosed Cases ()	(%)
Eczema only	21 (42.2)
Asthma only	11 (21.6)
Rhinitis only	3 (5.9)
Eczema, asthma, and others	16 (31.4)
Parents- reported symptoms in children with food allergy ()	(%)
Skin	87 (88.8)
Respiratory	44 (44.9)
Gastrointestinal	43 (43.9)
Anaphylaxis	62 (63.9)
One time	12 (19.4)
2-3 times	19 (30.6)
>3 times	31 (50)

Confirmed food allergy by an allergist and through tests (skin prick test and/or sIgE test). Parents’-reported symptoms. Skin: rash, itching, and urticaria. Respiratory: coughing, sneezing, and difficulty in breathing. Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. Anaphylaxis: anaphylaxis was defined as the rapid development of symptoms after exposure that affected at least two major organs [10].