Allergies in the school environment are very common in children, since they get exposed to various allergens in that environment. The school environment can be the trigger for the onset of allergic symptoms for your child. Children have allergies at a rate of 25% and the school environment is flooded with a plethora of allergens that can trigger allergic symptoms.
What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals who develop an immune reaction to gluten. Celiac disease is a condition in which the digestive system is unable to break down certain foods, which is caused by gluten
Lactose intolerance can be primary or secondary.
In primary lactose intolerance, the genetic variant that promotes lactase production is missing and abdominal symptoms may occur after ingestion of milk or dairy products.
They are an important aid in monitoring immunotherapy. The quantification of allergen-specific IgG4 antibodies in serum provides an appropriate assessment of the immune response. IgG4 has the ability to regulate the immune response to the allergen and therefore has the potential to influence the clinical response.
Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is released from activated eosinophil granulocytes and is a marker of eosinophilic inflammation. High levels have been associated with active asthma and other allergic conditions.
ECP is a ribonuclease that has cytotoxic, neurotoxic, fibrosis and immunomodulatory properties. Regular ECP measurement can help keep asthma under control. It can help determine the severity of airway inflammation and helps determine the appropriate treatment in patients with asthma.
