Food Allergy News

HONOLULU — Patients with both eosinophilic esophagitis and asthma present to the hospital at an earlier age than those patients who only have EoE, according to an abstract presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Primary care settings safely and effectively used the iMAP milk ladder to reintroduce cow’s milk into the diets of children with IgE-mediated cow’s milk protein allergy, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

The FDA has updated its draft guidance for preventing cross-contact between major food allergens in manufacturing facilities and ensuring that the ingredients in finished products are properly labeled.

For most families, Halloween is a fun night to dress up in costumes and eat a bunch of candy. But families of children with food allergies have to be cautious and inspect treats to avoid allergic reactions.

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in September.

The FDA has granted priority review to a supplemental biologics license application for dupilumab in the treatment of children aged 1 to 11 years with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a press release.

With more than 30 years of advocacy in allergy and asthma, Lynda Mitchell, MA, CAE, is optimistic as she takes the reins as CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network.

ALK-Abelló has voluntarily withdrawn lot No. 0003963971 of its pecan nut allergen extract due to false-negative skin test results, including a case of life-threatening anaphylaxis, according to an FDA MedWatch alert.

Oral challenges confirmed cofactor-dependent wheat allergies, restored quality of life and reduced fear of future reactions, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Caregivers of infants at risk for food allergy have many questions for their pediatricians. Allergists routinely hear these questions too, and they have time-tested answers for these caregivers based on years of experience.