Food Allergy
Novel therapy reduces food allergy anxiety among children
Anxiety related to food allergy among children goes beyond being nervous in uncontrolled environments where triggers may be encountered, and current therapies may fall short of addressing the specific needs of these patients.
Q&A: Food allergy conference brings families, experts together
Families with food allergies as well as nutritionists, dietitians and other stakeholder professionals can connect with expert clinicians and researchers at Food Allergy Summit 2022, scheduled for Sept. 23 to 25 in Orlando.
Prenatal, postnatal antibiotics show varying risks for allergic symptoms in infants
Exposure to prenatal and postnatal antibiotics appeared associated with risks for development of allergic diseases in infants, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Diagnostic assay identifies which species patients with fish allergy can tolerate
Multiplex IgE testing using parvalbumins and extracts from multiple species can determine exactly which fish patients may be allergic to, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Pure fruit juice consumption linked to asthma at age 11, but not later ages
Pure fruit juice consumption was associated with asthma prevalence at age 11 years, but not at later ages or with overall asthma prevalence from age 11 to 20 years, according to data published in Preventive Medicine Report.
Q&A: Inaugural North American conference to focus on pediatric food allergy
As pediatric allergy rates increase and therapy progresses, experts will address these issues at the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress, Sept. 21 to 22, in Quebec City.
Q&A: Missouri legislation allows trained school personnel to administer epinephrine
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri has signed SB 710, which authorizes all school personnel in the state trained by a nurse to administer epinephrine via autoinjector to any student experiencing anaphylaxis without any civil liability.
Meet the Board: Jennifer A. Dantzer, MD, MHS
Jennifer A. Dantzer, MD, MHS, is focused on improving the lives of children with allergy.
In-flight allergic events requiring epinephrine appear rare
In-flight medical emergencies involving allergic reactions appeared rare, suggesting air travel is safe for patients with allergies when precautions are in place, according to a study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Patients using immunotherapy for allergy report satisfaction with providers
The use of immunotherapy among patients with multiple allergies and comorbidities not only is prevalent, but it also is linked to higher satisfaction with health care professionals, according to a survey conducted by Health Union.