Mythbuster: Is it a fable to assume that somebody can have each IgE- and non-IgE-mediated meals allergy? 

FACT: Some folks have each classes of meals allergy: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)- and non-IgE-mediated meals allergy.  

With an IgE-mediated meals allergy, signs consequence from the physique’s immune system making IgE antibodies when a selected meals is eaten.  

In distinction, a non-IgE-mediated meals allergy entails different parts of the immune system inflicting signs, quite than IgE antibodies.  

Examples of allergic situations which embrace non-IgE-mediated meals allergy are eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and meals protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES).  

Be taught extra about EoE and FPIES

EoE part, together with sources, and data on analysis and therapy

Webinar: EoE in adults: From analysis to therapy

EoE matter sheet

FPIES web page

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