Food Allergy News

Researchers continued to investigate how to help allergy and asthma patients breathe easier, eat better, and live safer and more satisfying lives in 2022. Here are our top 10 stories about these developments this year.

Nearly 3 years into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines and research labs as scientists explore therapies that mitigate the impact of the virus, particularly among patients with asthma and allergy.

As food allergy prevalence continues to grow, researchers remain at work investigating its causes, mechanics and potential solutions. Here are the 10 most popular stories about these developments Healio posted this year.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Breastfeeding moms should be encouraged to eat from all food groups and not to exclude food allergens, according to a speaker at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

A few years ago, I read a tragic article about a teenage girl who was out for a pre-Christmas meal with her family when she accidentally ate a peanut-based sauce and suffered a severe allergic reaction.

Weekly subcutaneous doses of dupilumab improved histologic outcomes and alleviated symptoms for adults and adolescents with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Familiarity with oral immunotherapy as treatment for food allergy significantly varies by race and ethnicity, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is an education gap pertaining to anaphylaxis among Black individuals with food allergy, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Children with egg allergy who practiced strict avoidance had worse quality of life than those who did tolerated baked eggs, according to study results.

The holidays provide happy opportunities for families and friends to gather and enjoy the season. However, the tasty treats served at these celebrations often present hidden dangers for families with food allergies.