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Wheat allergy

Wheat allergy occurs in both IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated forms. The latter form also manifests itself gastrointestinally, requiring differential diagnosis from coeliac disease.

Definition

Defining wheat allergy means differentiating wheat allergy: learn to recognise IgE- and non-IgE-mediated forms.

Prevalence

Wheat is considered one of the most common triggers of food allergies. However, prevalence rates vary depending on the diagnostic method used.

Symptoms

The symptoms of wheat allergy manifest differently in immediate-type, delayed-type, FPIES and WDEIA reactions.

Pathogenesis

Over 20 wheat allergens from albumin, globulin and gluten fractions require differentiated diagnostics in practice.

Diagnosis

Diary, IgE test, prick test, provocation: Find out here which measures are required for wheat allergy diagnostics and when.

Therapy

When treating wheat allergy, the type and severity of the allergy must be taken into account when developing a dietary plan.

Coeliac disease

The autoimmune disease coeliac disease (formerly sprue) is a gluten intolerance with a high number of undiagnosed cases, which can manifest itself with a wide range of symptoms and at any age., e.g. as dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring.