Clinical symptoms and IgE responses to common food proteins and inhalants in the first 7 years of life

摘要: A group of eighty-six children followed from birth to 4 years age and previously reported was now re-investigated at the 7 years. The prevalence atopy/allergy 15%. All with current had previous manifestations during their first life. No child allergic milk only two six a allergy eggs retained allergy. other developed allergies or eggs. Only one eight an elevated level IgE antibodies egg white (RAST class 1 more) infancy still increased concentrations such antibodies. after year Clinical inhalants 1% 7% Children levels 10% majority them infancy. specificity cord blood IgE, i.e. above 0.9 kU/l for predicting life were both 95%. corresponding figures presence (positive RAST) 98 97%, respectively. sensitivity predictor 14 17%, respectively positive RAST 32 50%,