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Abdomen
The belly, or that part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
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Abdominal
Pertaining to the abdomen. The abdomen or belly constitutes the part of the body between chest and pelvis.
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Adverse Reaction
An unwanted effect caused by drugs, foods or enviornmental factors. Onset may be sudden or develop over time.
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Allergens
Substances capable to trigger the production of IgE antibodies and to provoke allergic symptoms. Foods, such as cows' milk, can be an allergen.
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Allergic Reaction
Overreaction of our immune system to a certain trigger (e.g. food protein) and the symptoms caused by this reaction.
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Allergist
A doctor who specialises in the treatment of allergies.
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Amino Acid
Basic building block of proteins. Amino acids, when absorbed by our body through the proteins contained in food, are involved in the building of muscles and organs of the body.
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Amino Acid-Based Formula
Infant formula based on amino acids. It is suitable for the dietary management of children allergic to cows' milk or with multiple food protein intolerance.
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Anaphylaxis
Acute multi-system allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis can lead in some severe cases to anaphylactic shock, a potentially life threatening event for the patient, causing a constriction of the windpipe thus preventing breathing.
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Antibodies
Also known as an immunoglobulin. They are large proteins produced by the body and used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses.
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Asthma
Very common chronic disorder of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
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Atopy
Genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases such as hay fever, asthma, atopic dermatitis, hives, etc.
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