Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome: A not so Rare Disease in Childhood

Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SAR) affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in childhood and adolescence. Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a common adverse reaction occurring few minutes after the consumption of vegetable foods in patients with pollen-induced SAR. PFAS has r...

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Main Authors: Carla Mastrorilli, Fabio Cardinale, Arianna Giannetti, Carlo Caffarelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/10/641
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Summary:Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SAR) affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in childhood and adolescence. Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a common adverse reaction occurring few minutes after the consumption of vegetable foods in patients with pollen-induced SAR. PFAS has rarely been investigated in the pediatric population, as it has been mainly examined as an adult disease. Recent studies suggested that PFAS might be more frequent in childhood than previously recognized. The present review aims to give an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and prognosis of PFAS in children with SAR-induced by pollens.
ISSN:1010-660X