Food Allergy
Q&A: Allergists answer common caregiver questions about food allergy
Caregivers of infants at risk for food allergy have many questions for their pediatricians. Allergists routinely hear these questions too, and they have time-tested answers for these caregivers based on years of experience.
Gut microbiota associated with higher asthma rates among Black children with food allergy
Variations in gut microbiota between Black children and white children may have a role in higher rates of asthma among Black children who have food allergy, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
FDA asks ARS Pharma for more testing in epinephrine nasal spray approval process
The FDA has issued a complete response letter to ARS Pharma concerning its new drug application for neffy epinephrine nasal spray, according to a press release from the company.
Top in allergy/asthma: Breaking up with problem patients; food allergy testing 101
Severing ties with difficult patients can be easier and less risky if they are given a “Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities” document as early as their initial registration, according to a speaker.
Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy
Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy
Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Mature microbiomes in infancy associated with less wheeze in early childhood
Infants with more mature microbiota had less allergy-related wheeze or asthma in early childhood, according to an abstract presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Food allergy testing 101
Every day, patients bring me results of broad panels of tests. Some are validated tests, whereas others are tests that have little to no real clinical data to support their use.
Delayed maturation of gut microbiota associated with pediatric allergic disease
Infants with immature gut microbiota faced greater risks for developing atopic dermatitis, asthma, food allergy and allergic rhinitis by age 5 years, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Children with food allergy experience greater odds for food insecurity
Children with food allergy had greater risks for food insecurity, underscoring the need to assess for food insecurity in allergy practices, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.