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Question:

I think I might have allergy to kiwis. Which is the best way of diagnosing it?

Answer:

The way to diagnose a food allergy, a kiwi allergy in your case, is by the clinical history. This will be carefully evaluated by your physician. The second step may be either a prick test or a blood test to confirm the allergic sensitization (the presence of IgE antibodies against kiwi fruit). I

Date: 22.07.11 Topic: Food Allergy

Question:

Could you send me a detailed dietetic suggestion in fructose malabsorption - or a web site name?
Thanks! Sincerely: E. Hidvegi

Answer:

Dear Edit,

The subject of fructose malapsorption is not a field of expertise in Allergy or Clinical Immunology, so we would advise you to consult some experts in the digestive tract or in nutrition.

We hope this information is helpful.

Best regards, The In

Date: 08.07.11 Topic: Food Allergy