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Patients with fish allergies may also react to crocodile meat
Individuals with fish allergies may be at risk for an allergic reaction to crocodile meat and should consult a specialist before consuming it, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Neighborhood characteristics, race, ethnicity influence asthma risk in children
Children who were born in socioeconomic tracts that have greater proportions of low-income households, higher population densities and greater poverty experienced higher incidence of asthma, according to study findings.
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No association found between mode of birth, risk for food allergy
Whether infants were born via vaginal or cesarean delivery did not lead to meaningful differences in likelihood of food allergy at age 12 months, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Almost one-third of peanut allergies, nearly all egg allergies resolve by age 6 years
About three out of 10 peanut allergies and nine of 10 egg allergies resolved by age 6 years, although infants with early-onset severe eczema or multiple allergies were less likely to outgrow them, according to a longitudinal study.
Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding appears protective against childhood asthma
Infants who exclusively breastfed for longer durations experienced lower odds for developing asthma compared with other infants, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Parental anxieties concerning children’s food allergies lessened during COVID-19 shutdown
Most parents saw decreases or no changes in their levels of anxiety related to their children’s food allergies during the COVID-19 lockdown in the spring of 2020, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Mode, length of labor impact odds for food sensitization among infants
Vaginal delivery was associated with increased risk for food sensitization in infancy, with longer labor durations also promoting food sensitization development, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Polysensitization to allergens, lipocalins linked to asthma in dog-sensitized children
Researchers have found an association between polysensitization to furry animal allergens and lipocalins among children with asthma sensitized to dogs, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
Probiotics may prevent asthma exacerbations among children with allergy
Supplementation with a mixture of two probiotics may prevent asthma exacerbations among children with allergy, particularly those with house dust mite allergies, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Online community reveals psychosocial concerns of teens with food allergies
Although adolescents with food allergies have physical concerns that need care, there are six areas where their psychosocial needs should be addressed as well, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
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