Food Allergies
Eosinophilic esophagitis associated with increased number, severity of food allergies
Patients with food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis have more food allergies, more allergic reactions and increased reaction severity, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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.
Socioeconomic disparities affect prevalence of specific food allergies
SAN ANTONIO — Socioeconomic deprivation may play a role in the development of allergies to certain foods, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Patients with multiple food allergies experience greater mental health burdens
SAN ANTONIO — Mental health concerns present a burden for patients with food allergies, especially those with multiple food allergies, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Diphenhydramine is not the answer during allergic reactions
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.
Communication vital in diagnosing adults with food allergies
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.
Survey illuminates challenges families with food allergies face in air travel
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.
VIDEO: Oral immunotherapy may benefit patients with high-threshold food allergies
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.
Speaker: Diet not likely cause of atopic dermatitis
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.
‘More than just a positive test’: Psychosocial aspects of food allergies
Recently, there have been three tragedies involving people who had food allergies that have been publicized on social media and national news.