Food Allergy
Previous reaction severity associated with epinephrine use in home oral immunotherapy
The severity of previous reactions can predict the potential need for epinephrine treatment during home administration of OIT for food allergy, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Most oral immunotherapy patients prefer dietary peanut product for maintenance treatment
Nearly all the patients on peanut OIT chose dietary peanut products instead of protein powder to continue treatment upon reaching maintenance dosing, according to a letter published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Race, insurance coverage associated with early introduction of peanut into infant diets
White race and commercial insurance were associated with the early introduction of peanut into infant diets as reported by caregivers, according to a letter published by Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Top food allergy stories of 2022
As food allergy prevalence continues to grow, researchers remain at work investigating its causes, mechanics and potential solutions. Here are the 10 most popular stories about these developments Healio posted this year.
Breastfeeding and infant food allergy prevention: ‘Let the mamas eat’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Breastfeeding moms should be encouraged to eat from all food groups and not to exclude food allergens, according to a speaker at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Racial disparities found in food allergy anaphylaxis awareness, education
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is an education gap pertaining to anaphylaxis among Black individuals with food allergy, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Developing tolerance for baked eggs may improve quality of life in kids with egg allergy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Children with egg allergy who practiced strict avoidance had worse quality of life than those who did tolerated baked eggs, according to study results.
Multi-allergen oral immunotherapy may save time, but increases epinephrine use
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Multi-allergen oral immunotherapy may reduce treatment time overall but also led to significant increases in epinephrine use compared with single-allergen oral immunotherapy, according to study results.
Q&A: FDA seeks comments on food allergen labeling guidance for industry
The FDA has issued Draft Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergen Labeling, for which it is seeking expert comment.
Oral immunotherapy milestone challenges show high pass rates
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Most patients undergoing oral immunotherapy milestone challenges passed with few requiring epinephrine, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.