Egg Allergy
Access to care, education may improve early introduction of allergens into infant diets
SAN ANTONIO — Despite evidence and guidelines, obstacles remain in the prompt introduction of allergenic foods into infant diets, Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, told Healio at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Pediatric egg-induced anaphylaxis may present differing symptoms than other food allergies
Children experiencing egg-induced anaphylaxis may be seeing certain symptoms that differentiate them from other food-induced anaphylaxis, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Epidemiology of Food Allergies
Food allergy associated with lung function deficits, asthma at age 6 years
Infants with a food allergy experience a greater risk for deficits in lung function and for asthma at age 6 years, according to a study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Early introduction of peanut, egg to infants associated with intake of other allergens
More than half of caregivers did not introduce peanut and one-third did not introduce egg to their children before age 1 year, despite guidelines to do so, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Early introduction of eggs, peanuts may reduce risk for developing allergies to them
A systematic review and meta-analysis showed that earlier introduction of multiple allergenic foods from 2 to 12 months of age was associated with reduced IgE-mediated allergy to any food.
Atopic dermatitis treatment reduces food allergy among infants, but inhibits growth
The use of topical corticosteroids to treat atopic dermatitis in infants also may help prevent hen’s egg allergy, but it may inhibit the baby’s growth as well, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
Oral immunotherapy for egg, peanut allergy appears safe for children with asthma
Oral immunotherapy for egg or peanut allergy appeared safe for children on asthma medication despite greater bronchial hyperresponsiveness in this population, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
Most infants with peanut, egg allergy try tree nuts, but some do not for fear of reaction
Eighty-five percent of infants with peanut and/or egg allergy had at least one type of tree nut introduced into their diet by age 3 years, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.