Food Allergy Flashcards
0
Q
What are the two diagnostic tests used as the primary tools to support a history of food allergy?
A
Skin prick tests (SPT).
RAST (Radioallergosorbant test).
1
Q
True or False: Food Allergy is an IgG-mediated adverse reaction that consistently occurs when a person is exposed to a specific food.
A
False
2
Q
Why is ID testing not recommended in the evaluation of food allergies?
A
Some foods may be unstable in commercially prepared extracts or a clinic may not have extracts for less commonly tested foods.
3
Q
A ________ can be useful in certain scenarios and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing food adverse reactions.
A
Food challenge
4
Q
________ is the best treatment for food allergies.
A
Avoidance
