Research Article
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.
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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]. |