Factors predicting tolerance of egg allergy
Abstract
Background: Eggs are a common cause of food allergy in children. The natural history and risk factors for tolerance of egg allergy vary among different countries. Objective: We sought to assess the age of resolution of IgE-mediated egg allergy and to identify clinical predictors for tolerance. Methods: Children with IgE-mediated egg allergy were recruited. Clinical history, laboratory results, and the age of tolerance were evaluated. Egg tolerance was determined on the basis of the outcome of the oral food challenge. Results: < .027, respectively). Conclusions: The median age of egg tolerance was 56 months. The absence of allergic rhinitis and the lack of egg yolk allergy were the most consistent predictors of tolerance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Food Quality and Safety Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 100669–100669
- Publication date
- 14 February 2026
- Language
- EN