Solid foods should be introduced into susceptible infants ’ diets early in life-CON

Food allergy (FA) is a relevant clinical problem, in particular in childhood, potentially resulting in life-threatening reactions and having a huge negative impact on the quality of life of the entire family. Moreover, FA incidence has been increasing over time; it is currently estimated at approximately 3% to 4% of children overall in westernized countries. In the past, the general recommendations to prevent FA development focused on the avoidance of allergenic foods in infancy. Many recommendations were published worldwide suggesting avoidance of milk, egg, and peanut until 1, 2, or even 3 years of age to prevent FA.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - May 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Antonella Muraro, Stefania Arasi Tags: Pro/Con Debates Source Type: research