IgE Allergy: Carrot
Carrot is a widely utilized vegetable, and it is often involved in food allergies. The major allergen in carrots is Dau C. Clinically, this allergen can induce oral allergy syndrome or pollen food allergy syndrome. Healthcare providers use this test to assess allergic status, determine sensitivity, and guide allergen-specific immunotherapy. Important note: Minimum volume […]
IgE Allergy: Careless Weed
Careless Weeds are common weedy herbs that grow as climbing shrubs and produce flowers that are wind-pollinated or insect-pollinated. Pollens are potential allergens leading to sensitization and causing type 1 hypersensitivity reactions. Upon subsequent exposure, these antibodies trigger the release of histamine, causing rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, or anaphylaxis in rare instances. The test detects elevated […]
IgE Allergy: Candida albicans (yeast)
Candida albicans is a unicellular yeast grown as yeast, pseudo-hyphae, and true hyphae. It affects opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised individuals. Cellular components act like allergens and are known to elicit a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction following exposure to inhalation, presenting with rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, atopy, and severe manifestations such as anaphylaxis. Healthcare providers utilize this test […]
IgE Allergy: Canary Grass
Canary grass is a widely distributed perennial grass with profuse, highly mobile pollen that spreads vigorously in the environment. Pollen exposure can happen through inhalation or direct skin exposure. IgE hypersensitivity has been reported to cause rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, itchy urticaria, and angioedema. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to determine allergic status and guide allergen-specific immunotherapy. […]
IgE Allergy: Cacao/Cocoa
Cacao or cocoa seeds are extensively used to make cocoa powder and chocolate. Cacao seeds have 2S albumin associated with storage polypeptide, which is responsible for allergenicity. Cacao allergy occurs through the ingestion route and presents with cutaneous, oral, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and anaphylaxis. Healthcare professionals use this test to determine allergic status and guide allergen-specific […]
IgE Allergy: Cabbage
Cabbage is a common member of the Brassicaceae Cabbage family. It has been suggested that allergen Bra-o-3, lipid transfer protein, and heat-stable cross-reactive allergen protein are involved in causing IgE hypersensitivity, causing gastrointestinal and nasal symptoms, atopy, and anaphylaxis. Healthcare professionals use this test to assess allergic status and guide allergen-specific immunotherapy. Important note: […]
IgE Allergy: Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts, a type of wild cabbage belonging to the Brassicaceae that is cultivated and domesticated, are often served as a side dish. It has been suggested to have allergen lipid transfer protein (LTP) cross-reactive protein, evoking IgE hypersensitivity and causing gastrointestinal, atopy, and anaphylaxis. Healthcare professionals use this test to determine allergic status and […]
IgE Allergy: Brome Grass
Brome grass, belonging to Bromus spp., is a common grass genus. It is known to produce a potential allergen, ‘Brom n 1’ that can sensitize the immune system, leading to hypersensitivity reactions. These antibodies cause allergic symptoms such as runny nose, itching, sore throat, asthma, and anaphylaxis. Healthcare professionals use this test to determine allergic […]
IgE Allergy: Brewer’s Yeast
Brewer’s yeast has cellular components that are potential allergens causing type 1 hypersensitivity reactions, with the immune system producing IgE antibodies. These antibodies trigger the release of histamine, causing allergic gastrointestinal symptoms, atopic dermatitis, or anaphylaxis in rare instances. Healthcare professionals use this test to determine allergic status and guide allergen-specific immunotherapy. Important note: […]
IgE Allergy, Brazilian Peppertree
Brazilian peppertree, an invasive plant found in various regions, can sometimes trigger a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction on exposure to its allergen producing IgE antibodies. Allergic symptoms range from mild rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopy to severe manifestations such as anaphylaxis. IgE antibody estimation helps healthcare professionals identify susceptible individuals, suggest avoidance measures, and recommend preventing […]
