Almond is one of the most important types of nuts in the Rosaceae family, including sweet (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) and bitter (Prunus amygdalus amara) almonds. This nut is a common allergen that can cause oral allergy syndrome, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. Almond allergy is often associated with cross-reactivity with allergens from peach, other nuts, and birch pollen.
The main almond allergen is the protein amandin, which consists of 8 natural allergens, 4 of which are recognized. Cross-reactivity with mahleb, peach, other nuts, and birch pollen is very common. Patients with almond allergy often have cross-reactions with other allergens, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Identifying sensitization helps prevent severe allergic reactions and improves quality of life.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.