Table 1 Encoding for self-reported hypersensitivity reactions in food hypersensitivity questionnaire
From: Self-reported adverse reactions and IgE sensitization to common foods in adults with asthma
Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
Skin | Symptoms from the skin (urticaria, eczema, angioedema, flush, itching, tingling, skin pain, papules, redness etc.) |
GI | Abdominal pain, oral symptoms, diarrhea, flatulence, reflux, vomiting, constipation |
Airup | Symptoms from the upper airways –nose(rhinitis, nasal congestion, nasal itching, sneezing, red nasal papules), eyes |
Airlo | Lower airways –respiratory symptoms(heavy breathing, difficulty getting air, wheezing, cough, chest pressure, bronchospasm, hoarseness, mucus/saliva in the throat) |
Circ | Palpation, fainting, dizziness |
CNS | Headache, confusion |
Oth | Other(e.g., ear itching, gallstone) |
Not | Do not eat |
Unk | Unknown, uncertain whether intolerant or not |
Ana | Anaphylactic reactions |
Gen | General symptoms such as tiredness, feeling ill |