Peanut Allergy: Changes in Dogma and Past, Present, and Future Directions.

Peanut Allergy: Changes in Dogma and Past, Present, and Future Directions. Pediatr Ann. 2018 Jul 01;47(7):e300-e304 Authors: Boudreau-Romano S, Qamar N Abstract The prevalence of food allergy in the pediatric population, specifically to peanuts, has been rising. Accidental exposure to peanuts in a person who is allergic may have life-threatening consequences. Previous recommendations regarding peanut allergy included a delay in introduction of peanut to infants. However, more recent studies have provided sufficient contrary evidence supporting early introduction of peanuts for prevention of peanut allergy. Therefore, prompt evaluation by a specialist should be considered in infants at high risk of developing peanut allergy. Current treatment is strict avoidance of the allergen; however, future therapies are being sought, including oral immunotherapy, sublingual immunotherapy, and epicutaneous immunotherapy. [Pediatr Ann. 2018;47(7):e300-e304.]. PMID: 30001445 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pediatric Annals - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Pediatr Ann Source Type: research