POLLEN COUNT
Do you suspect that you have a fish allergy even when the testing was negative? A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice explains that fish collagen may be responsible for this problem. The collagen in fish does not dissolve in solutions used for commercial diagnostic tests. There may not be enough fish collagen allergen in these testing extracts to get a positive result. Therefore, fish allergy may be underdiagnosed.
This study from the Medical University of Vienna examined 101 patients with fish allergy. Roughly 20% of these patients had tested positive for the collagen fish allergen. Some of these patients only tested positive for collagen and not for the most common fish allergen called parvalbumin.
Food allergy rates are increasing worldwide. Fish allergy is one of the most common food allergies in the United States, yet it is underdiagnosed. This food allergy has one of the highest chances of developing anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening allergic reaction. However, we are learning more about how to diagnose and treat fish allergy. Even our very own Dr. Zachary E. Rubin recently published a study on the treatment of seafood allergy.
If you or someone you care for had a reaction to eating fish, talk to the allergy specialists at Oak Brook Allergists for more information. We diagnose and treat food allergies. We are here to help you get to the bottom of your allergy and find treatment that works for you.
To find out more about the services and treatments we offer, call us today at (630) 574-0460 or request an appointment online now. We look forward to helping you take control of your food allergies so you can live a safe and healthy life.
