Tag: Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Childhood Bullying Due to Food Allergies is Common According to Study
Both black and white children suffer bullying at school because of their food allergies.
Rates of Hospitalization for Anaphylaxis in Infants and Toddlers Remained Steady...
Those from more financially advantaged families hospitalized more often.
Allergists Encourage Parents of Food Allergic Kids to Recognize Their Own...
"Children take cues from their parents, and their level of anxiety often reflects their parents’ level of anxiety..."
Why Allergic Individuals Must Always Carry TWO Doses of Emergency Epinephrine
Knowing can save your life in an anaphylactic emergency.
Study Shows New Triggers of Rare Food Allergy in Infants
The findings of the study determine the responsible foods triggers, as well as the characteristics and management of FPIES.
Study: Use Multiple Strategies to Safely Dine Out with Food Allergies
Diners who had reactions used fewer preventative strategies.
Study: Does Prior Administration of Epinephrine Adversely Impact Pediatric Anaphylaxis Patients?
Results support the use of 0.15 mg epinephrine auto-injectors in this population when lower-dose auto-injectors are unavailable.
ACAAI: Advice to Allergists Regarding Private Practice OIT
Although intended for allergists, a good read for families considering OIT as well.
Study: Allergic Reactions to Foods are Milder in Infants
Majority of infants with food-induced anaphylaxis present with hives and vomiting, suggesting there is less concern for life-threatening response to early food introduction.
Study: Majority of US Adults Prescribed Epinephrine Report Not Using it...
Respondents said their epinephrine wasn't available or thought it wasn't necessary.
