Articles related to FOOD ALLERGIES

“This device will become many patients’ primary epinephrine device because it removes the hurdle to administering epinephrine earlier in the anaphylactic process.” — Haley Overstreet, MD, Aspire Allergy & Sinus

Early introduction of multiple foods reduced the prevalence of food allergies at 3 years of age.

“In a prospective study of 118 patients undergoing coronary catheterization with IVUS, the presence of alpha-gal–specific IgE was associated with significantly greater atheroma burden and high-risk plaque morphology, including increased calcification, fibrofatty content and necrotic core volume.”

Combined omalizumab-OIT therapy demonstrated an impressive 50-percentage-point advantage over placebo in food challenge success rates for children with multiple food allergies.

A longitudinal study demonstrates that early peanut introduction can reduce allergy risk by 81%, with protection persisting through early adolescence despite varying consumption patterns.

67.7% of adults with food allergies report psychological distress, yet fewer than 20% receive proper mental health assessment – highlighting a significant care gap in allergy management.