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Food Allergies
AAP urges school preparedness for medical emergencies
June 28, 2022
The AAP recently updated their recommendations urging schools to be prepared for emergency medical situations including seizures, diabetes, allergies/anaphylaxis, mental health, substance use, or asthma.
Increase in food allergies signals similar rise in cow’s milk allergy
April 15, 2022
Experts note that, with cow’s milk allergies seemingly on the rise, pediatric health care providers can help parents be vigilant.
How successful is peanut immunotherapy?
November 03, 2021
Peanut oral immunotherapy has been beneficial to children with peanut allergies. A new study looks at just how effective it is.
Essential advice to prevent food allergies
October 09, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI, division director, Allergy and Immunology, and fellowship training program director, Allergy and Immunology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida presents a session on best practices for preventing food allergies in newborns and infants.
Looking at risk factors for tree nut sensitization
October 01, 2021
A new study offers insight into what early-life risk factors can help predict future nut allergies.
Oral immunotherapy awareness lags
October 01, 2021
Immunotherapy offers a way to reduce the number of reactions due to food allergies. However, many people are unaware of what it is, what it does, and the overall safety of the therapy.
Good quality of life may help overcome food allergy
July 02, 2021
Early exposure to potential allergens has been shown to help with food allergy. An investigation examines how quality of life might affect this exposure.
Is there a link between pacifier use and food allergy risk?
June 01, 2021
Though pacifiers are a comforting apparatus for many babies, they often pop out and land on the floor, requiring constant washing. A new report examines if there’s a link between pacifiers and how they’re cleaned after they hit the floor with the risk of food allergy.
The Dx and Rx of food allergies
May 06, 2021
With the incidence of food allergies continuing to go up, understanding the diagnostic process and available treatment is important.
Should some infants be screened before peanut introduction?
March 23, 2021
An investigation examines which infants might require screening before peanut introduction.