Stat Consult: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-Mediated Food Allergy
This review provides a concise overview of the types, causes, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies.
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Pinpointing Penicillin Allergy in the Pediatric Population
Trisha Wendling, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, presents guidance on how to approach a reported allergy to penicillin in the pediatric population.
Characterizing Pollen Season Flares in Children With Atopic Eczema
The phenotype characteristics that best describe children flaring during pollen season were investigated.
Food-Induced Anaphylaxis Admissions Increased from 1998 to 2018
From 1998 to 2018, there was an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis in the United Kingdom.
AAAAI/ACAAI/CSACI Consensus Statement on Infant Food Allergy Prevention
The AAAAI, ACAAI, and the CSACI have published a consensus statement and recommendations on nutritional interventions for the prevention of food allergy.
Concerns of Parents/Caregivers of Children With Food Allergy During COVID-19
The effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on patients with food allergy and their parents and caregivers is substantial.
FDA: Diphenhydramine Overdoses Linked to New Social Media Challenge
Diphenhydramine when taken at higher than recommended doses can lead to serious health complications.
Many Pediatric Practitioners Do Not Advise Waiting Between New Foods
Most pediatric practitioners do not counsel families to wait 3 days or longer between introducing new foods for infants.
FDA to Review Omalizumab Prefilled Syringe for Self-Administration
The FDA is expected to make a decision by the first quarter of 2021.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
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