Food Allergies

Editor’s Note: In Healio Allergy/Asthma’s column, “Food Allergy: Fact vs. Fiction,” Douglas H. Jones, MD, breaks down what’s true and what’s myth for a variety of topics related to food allergies. If you have a question you would like answered in this column, email Jones at rmaaimd@gmail.com or Richard Gawel at rgawel@healio.com.

SAN ANTONIO — Although data are sparse, management strategies for children with food allergies often can be applied to adults, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

SAN ANTONIO — People with food allergies face multiple challenges when they travel by air, as airline responses to their needs vary, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

SAN ANTONIO — Patients with higher reaction thresholds in their food allergies may be easier to treat with oral immunotherapy and see better outcomes, Scott H. Sicherer, MD, FAAP, said in this Healio exclusive video.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Decreasing the concern about food-induced atopic dermatitis will allow patients to focus on proper skin therapy and lower the risk of developing food allergies, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.

Recently, there have been three tragedies involving people who had food allergies that have been publicized on social media and national news.

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.

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.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Allergists can guide parents of children with food allergies through the information they find online, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eczema and food allergy are linked, but children with severe, early-onset eczema before age 3 months are at highest risk, a speaker said at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.