Pediatric Allergy
Study uncovers previously unconsidered variables correlated with food allergy
WASHINGTON — Findings from an Israeli health care database revealed possible new risk factors for the development of food allergy in children, according to a poster at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual meeting.
Eating, sleeping disorders associated with early childhood anaphylaxis
Children who experienced food-induced anaphylaxis before age 3 years had greater odds for developing eating and sleeping disorders that could persist into adulthood, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Survey: Preventing serious reactions comes first in treating children with food allergy
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Allergists prioritized the prevention of serious reactions in a new food allergy case, according to a survey presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Top in allergy/asthma: FDA updates cross-contact guidelines; cat allergy lozenge
The FDA has updated its draft guidance for preventing cross-contamination with major food allergens in manufacturing facilities and ensuring that finished products are properly labeled.
Q&A: Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make Halloween inclusive for kids with food allergies
For most families, Halloween is a fun night to dress up in costumes and eat a bunch of candy. But families of children with food allergies have to be cautious and inspect treats to avoid allergic reactions.
Testing clears nearly all antibiotic allergy labels in pediatric clinic
A pediatric allergy clinic safely delabeled nearly all the patients with reported antibiotic allergy that it tested between January 2016 and December 2017, according to a letter published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
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.
Atopic disease severity impacts quality of life in Japanese pediatric patients
Greater atopic dermatitis severity correlated with greater disease burden in children and adolescents in Japan, according to a study.
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.
Machine learning uses electronic health records to stratify food allergy risks in infants
Using routinely collected data in electronic health records, predictive modeling stratified risks for developing food allergy among infants, according to a study published in Allergy.