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 […]
Future Food Allergy Treatment
Current and future food allergy treatment has and will consist primarily of oral immunotherapy (OIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT), alone or in combination with Xolair (monoclonal IgE). However, other therapies are under current investigation. Despite advances in the field of food allergy treatment, the current therapies remain experimental because none of these […]
The Environment and Food Allergy, what is the relationship?
The prevalence of food allergy has increased significantly over the years. In the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, food allergies affect up to 8% of children and up to 5% of adults. Peanut allergy alone affects up to 5% of infants and young children. What is driving this epidemic is unclear, but there is […]
Food Allergy Management in Schools
Food allergy management has become an important issue with the rise of food allergies in the world. Food allergy affects up to 8% of school age children and management has become a major public health issue. Consensus guidelines recommend that all students at risk for anaphylaxis due to food allergy have an individualized emergency action […]
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