Ali Suliman Algonaim
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Title: Prevalence of Wheat Allergy in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Biography
Biography: Ali Suliman Algonaim
Abstract
Background: Wheat allergy has been suggested as one important allergic disease in urban and rural areas. Methods: In this study, total IgE were measured from 15 cases using Pharmacia CAP system IgE and Pharmacia CAP fluroroenzymeImmunoassay (FEIA). Specific IgE wew measured using PhadiaImmuno CAP 250 and Immuno CAP 1000 system. We also assessed the protein allergenicity by western blotting. Results: Significant elevation of total and specific IgE was found in 4 cases . Basophlia was also shown by blood film. Western blotting result showed a 2 bands as ( 20 ) and 60 KD. Conclusion: The result indicates that we have to take wheat allergy in account when discussing asthma and eczema in adult patient at Alkharj.