Oral Food Challenge
Physicians encouraged to conduct oral food challenges for infants, toddlers
BOSTON — Physicians should not hesitate to conduct oral food challenges for infants and toddlers, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Top in allergy/asthma: FDA OKs neffy nasal spray; cleaning products pose risks for women
The FDA approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ neffy epinephrine nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions in children and adults weighing at least 66 pounds.
Patient history drives lab options in food allergy diagnostics
SAN ANTONIO — How good are home allergy tests? Should patients pause biologic treatment before oral food challenges? Is it possible to stop pediatricians from ordering so many food panels? Is skin prick testing needed before OFCs?
Strategies improve preparation for oral food challenges
SAN ANTONIO — Preparation is key to successful oral food challenges, said Maria Crain, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C, pediatric nurse practitioner, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Food Allergy Center.
Top in allergy/asthma: Risk factors for chronic rhinosinusitis; update on omalizumab
Researchers traced childhood illnesses like asthma, frequent head colds and tonsilitis to the development of chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age in a population-based study.
Caregivers respond well after administering epinephrine during child oral food challenge
Giving young children an epinephrine autoinjection can be a positive and confidence-boosting experience for families, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.