Prevalence and Clinical Symptoms of Wheat Allergy in Adults and Adolescents in Central Europe
In a population with widespread wheat consumption, self-reported wheat sensitivity was common in adults and adolescents, but confirmed wheat allergy was rare. The distinct symptom profiles allow physicians to easily differentiate these entities. Dissemination of our findings may help to improve knowledge of the low prevalence of wheat allergy and may support the reduction of unnecessary dietary restrictions.
Authors
- Veronika Höfer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8538-3439)
- Kirsten Beyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1859-0419)
- Margitta Worm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-1245)
- Josefine Grünhagen
- A. Neyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6955-4872)
Institutions
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Freie Universität Berlin (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical & Experimental Allergy
- Published
- 2025-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.70017
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.49
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung