Abstract
Material and methods 238 subjects (146 women, 92 men, mean age 40,95 ±13,31 yrs with self-reported hypersensitivity reactions after fish and/or seafood ingestion were enrolled into the study. All of them were asked to answer a few questions concerning detailed medical history, clinical symptoms of food hypersensitivity and nutritional habits. Each of them underwent skin prick tests with twelve most common food allergens including fish and seafood allergens. Allergen-specific IgE serum levels against food allergens were assessed.
Highlights
Business and touristic migration strongly influence the nutritional habits and alter the allergy profile in population
The aim of the study was the assessment of nutritional habits in the population of Upper Silesia, the role of fish and/or seafood in food hypersensitivity, clinical characteristic of patients suffering from seafood hypersensitivity reactions
Medical University of Silesia, Chair and Clin
Summary
Business and touristic migration strongly influence the nutritional habits and alter the allergy profile in population. The aim of the study was the assessment of nutritional habits in the population of Upper Silesia, the role of fish and/or seafood in food hypersensitivity, clinical characteristic of patients suffering from seafood hypersensitivity reactions
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