Allergic Disease - Alcohol
Recommendations and Evidence
Content
ASSESSMENT
INTERVENTION
1. Causes of Allergic and Other Reactions to Alcohol
Diagnosis of Alcohol Allergy
Recommendation
In some cases, metabolites of ethanol (i.e. acetaldehyde and acetic acid) have been implicated as causing an intolerance to alcohol. An oral provocation test is necessary to make a diagnosis
Recommendation
In some cases, metabolites of ethanol (i.e. acetaldehyde and acetic acid) have been implicated as causing an intolerance to alcohol. An oral provocation test is necessary to make a diagnosis