Food Allergy
Top 10 food allergy treatment advances of 2021
As families and health care providers struggle to manage food allergies, 2021 saw significant advances in research and treatment. Here are our top 10 stories about developments and improvements benefitting these patients.
FDA recommends early introduction to peanuts to prevent allergies
The FDA issued an FDA Modernization Act health claim on Dec. 8 acknowledging the safety of the early introduction of peanuts among infants to reduce the risk for developing peanut allergy.
Food diversity in first year of life leads to fewer allergies in second year
Infants who ate a more diverse diet during their first year had lower risk for allergic diseases during their second year, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
10 important presentations from ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting you may have missed
This year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting featured a variety of studies, lectures and discussions on important topics and trends in the field.
Most patients with sesame allergy may safely consume small amounts of intact seeds
Most patients with an allergy to sesame were able to tolerate small quantities of intact sesame seeds, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Cultural differences, racial inequities may create barriers to food allergen introduction
Racial differences in when parents introduce their children to potential allergens may influence the development and manifestations of food allergies, according to a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Food allergy education improves first-year pediatric residents’ confidence, comfort level
First-year pediatric residents may benefit from learning about introducing young children to allergenic solid foods, according to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Researchers describe epidemiology, etiology of anaphylaxis in children
Food allergy-related distress may lead to avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder
Awareness of oral immunotherapy for food allergy remains low among patients, caregivers
Awareness of oral immunotherapy for food allergy appeared low among those affected and pediatric caregivers, according to survey results published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.