Food Allergy News

WASHINGTON — Children from lower-income homes had more allergic reactions to food than children from higher-income households, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

Healio has compiled February’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.

WASHINGTON — Omalizumab increased thresholds for reacting to peanut and other common allergenic foods during accidental exposure, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

The gut microbiome has gained attention for its critical role in health and disease in recent years. Among its various influences, the microbiome’s impact on the development and severity of food allergies is particularly important.

Anaphylaxis and food allergies appeared associated with psychiatric disorders, according to a study included in the program of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

WASHINGTON — Patients with multiple food allergies experienced a protective effect against allergic reactions with omalizumab, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

WASHINGTON — Robert Wood, MD, FAAAAI, recounted the results of the OUtMATCH study to a standing-room-only crowd at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

WASHINGTON — Caregivers who sought mental health treatment for distress due to food allergy were generally satisfied with their care, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual meeting.

WASHINGTON — Findings from an Israeli health care database revealed possible new risk factors for the development of food allergy in children, according to a poster at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual meeting.

WASHINGTON — Food allergy-related bullying is common, with particular subgroups of children possibly at higher risk, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.