Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition characterized by eosinophils infiltrating the esophagus occurring in 1 in 2,000 individuals. Since the 1990’s its incidence has been increasing and it is the most common cause of chronic swallowing problems in the developed world. It is characterized by a food allergy-driven process, with a high rate […]
Bethenny Frankel Suffers Allergic Reaction
Bethenny Frankel from the hit reality show, Real Housewives of New York, suffered what was reported an anaphylactic episode. In a previous season of her show, she had a reaction after eating fish, she has stated that she has a rare fish allergy. This most recent episode occurred after eating soup which contained fish in […]
AR201 a treatment for Egg Allergy by Aimmune
AR201 is currently being developed by Aimmune Therapeutics for the treatment of egg allergy. If Aimmune sounds familiar to you, it is because they will be releasing the first treatment of peanut allergy by the end of 2019, AR101. AR101 a Potential Peanut Allergy Cure Aimmune expects to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial of […]
NBA Rookie Zhaire Smith’s Allergic Reaction
In reported news today, Zhaire Smith of the Philadelphia 76’ers will be out possibly the whole NBA 2018-2019 season due to complications from an allergic reaction. It was known that the rookie had a peanut allergy and food was individually prepared for him at the teams facility so he was not exposed to peanut. Apparently […]
Pectin Allergy, a potential hidden food allergen
Pectin allergy is not very common, but it can be a source of allergy for patients sensitive to cashew and pistachio. Food allergy is estimated to affect 6-8% of children in the United states and it is associated with a risk of anaphylaxis. Despite avoidance to culprit foods, hidden allergens can be a source of […]
Accidental Food Allergy Reactions
Accidental food allergy reactions to food are frequent and can be severe and even fatal. Food allergy is a serious health problem affecting 1-3% of the population. For many patients with food allergy, these allergies are best managed by avoidance of the allergenic food. Legislation on food labeling is implemented in most regions of the […]
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Diet
Elimination eosinophilic esophagitis diets are effective most patients, but their use is limited by the complexity of the diets and the need for multiple endoscopies. Up to three fourths of patients are found to have just one or two food triggers, most commonly milk and wheat/gluten. Complete elimination diets are hard to follow and difficult […]
Xolair for Food Allergies granted Breakthrough Therapy
Xolair for food allergies may become a treatment in the future as the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Xolair. Xolair (omalizumab) would be used for the prevention of severe allergic reactions following accidental exposure to 1 or more foods in patients with allergies. From the FDA; Breakthrough Therapy designation is a process designed to […]
Do antibiotics or acid suppressor meds in infants promote allergy?
The use of antibiotics and acid suppressor medications can cause changes the gut flora. Changes in the microbes can increase the risk of allergic diseases. A recent study looked into the use of antibiotics or acid suppressive medications. Histamine 2 receptor antagonists, i.e. Zantac (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors, Prilosec (omeprazole), within the first 6 […]
Caregivers are not supporting early peanut introduction guidelines
Recent guidelines recommend early peanut introduction, beginning around 4-6 months in infants with severe eczema and/or egg allergy and around 6 months for all other infants. Peanut allergy affects an estimated 2% of children in the U.S. and it is often lifelong and associated with life threatening anaphylaxis. Recently a teenager died of anaphylaxis after […]
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