J Invest Allerg Clin
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A 19-year-old man exhibited symptoms of immediate urticaria and angioedema related to contact with raw potato. A prick-by-prick test with potato pulp and rub test were positive. Specific IgE to potato was positive (class 2).
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J Invest Allerg Clin · Jan 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialAssociation of allergy-related symptoms with sensitisation to common allergens in an adult European population.
Atopy is an important risk factor for asthma and allergic diseases. However, the relationship between atopy and allergic symptoms is not fully understood, and may not be the same for different allergy related symptoms and in differing environmental conditions. ⋯ The risk of allergic symptoms and sensitisation and their association vary widely in different European countries.