ADVERSE REACTIONS TO FOOD AND DRUG ADDITIVES

Authors
SIMON RA
Citation
Ra. Simon, ADVERSE REACTIONS TO FOOD AND DRUG ADDITIVES, Immunology and allergy clinics of North America, 16(1), 1996, pp. 137
Citations number
146
Categorie Soggetti
Allergy,Immunology
Journal title
Immunology and allergy clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898561
Volume
16
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8561(1996)16:1<137:ARTFAD>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
There are thousands of agents that are added to the food we consume an d the pharmaceuticals we ingest. Fortunately, only a small number have been associated with hypersensitivity reactions. This article examine s these agents. Background information concerning these chemicals and the mechanisms by which they may provoke reactions are discussed. The association between these agents and urticarial and asthmatic reaction s is discussed.