Study Examines Use of Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology
E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions.
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Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Appears Safe for Preschool-Age Children
Most children reached maintenance; 0.4% had severe adverse reaction.
Odds of Hay Fever Up With Very Early, Late Spring Onset
Very early onset and late onset of spring are associated with increased odds of hay fever.
Peanut Patch Linked to Increased Responder Rate in Children
Statistically significant increase seen in proportion of responders for peanut-allergic children aged 4 to 11.
Novel Peptide-Based Immunotherapy Holds Promise for Peanut Allergy
This article is part of Pulmonology Advisor‘s coverage of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting, taking place in San Francisco, California. Our staff will report on medical research related to asthma, allergy, and other respiratory conditions, conducted by experts in the field. Check back regularly for more news from AAAAI 2019.…
AAAAI: Exclusive Breastfeeding Not Linked to Eczema Risk
Exclusive breastfeeding for three months or longer tied to lower odds of continued eczema at 6 years.
Review Shares Best Practices for Evaluating Penicillin Allergy
A new review from the American Medical Association addresses best practices for the evaluation and management of reported penicillin allergies.
Food Allergy in Children: A Public Health Concern
The prevalence of food allergy in US children has increased, including the number of emergency department visits as well as severe allergic reaction responses, reflecting a growing public health concern.
Oral Food Challenge Failures Frequent in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Investigators examined whether excessive food allergy testing in patients with atopic dermatitis might lead to food intolerance when certain foods are removed from the diet.
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