Respiratory · UKMLA & AKT
Food allergy
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise food allergy — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- Food allergy - adverse, reproducible, immune-mediated reaction to a specific food allergen
- Distinct from food intolerance - non-immunological (e.g. enzyme deficiency in lactose intolerance); SPT and specific IgE negative
Unlock the full Food allergy revision
Get the complete high-yield notes (7 more sections covering investigations, management and complications), 10 practice questions, mock exams and AI tutoring. Start free.