Spelt – an annual herbaceous plant of the grass family, a type of wheat. Spelt grain resembles common wheat but is enclosed in a dense husk that is almost unaffected by heat treatment. Commonly known as spelt, kamut, or two-grain wheat. Used in cooking, cosmetology, medicinal decoctions, and decoration.
Spelt allergy can manifest with mild to severe symptoms that may vary over time. Due to cross-reactivity, the immune system may also react to other grains: rye, barley, rice, corn, and grass pollen. Allergy symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, hives, itching, wheezing, shortness of breath, and in severe cases – anaphylaxis. A distinctive feature is exercise-induced anaphylaxis after consuming the allergen. Timely diagnosis helps prevent serious complications and manage the patient’s condition.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization to spelt allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.