Infuse Issue 8 June 2019 | Page 20

What are some of the most common issues
that you see in the clinic?
Over the last 20 years there has been a
substantial increase in the incidence of food
allergy, particularly peanut and tree nut
allergy in children. It is estimated that up to
10% of children suffer from a food allergy.
Food intolerance has continued as a
prevalent condition for many adults
and children over the last 40 years. It is
estimated that up to 10% of the population
have a food intolerance.
The range of conditions treated by
the Unit has expanded from urticaria
and angioedema to include functional
gastrointestinal disorders, headache
and respiratory disorders. Add to this
eosinophilic oesophagitis and food issues
with ADD/ADHD and ASD, the Unit is
very busy.
Each patient is individual in their responses
to food and their food triggers. This creates
a challenge in developing a suitable diet
for each individual that manages their
symptoms and balancing it with their
lifestyle. 
"It is estimated that up to
10% of children suffer from
a food allergy. "
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