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Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 12/2019

01-12-2019 | Food Allergy | Food Allergy (E Kim, Section Editor)

Prevention of Non-peanut Food Allergies

Authors: Elissa M. Abrams, Edmond S. Chan

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 12/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review article is to discuss the recent literature around methods of prevention of food allergies other than peanut allergy.

Recent Findings

While the most robust data to date exists for peanut, there are emerging studies suggesting a beneficial effect to early introduction of cooked egg, and cow’s milk as well. While the literature is sparse for other allergens such as tree nuts, finned fish, and shellfish, the mechanism of sensitization is thought to be the same and no study to date has demonstrated a harm with allergenic introduction in the 4–6 months of age window (nor has there been level 1 evidence of benefit to delay of such allergens). This strategy is safe, and pre-emptive testing is not required prior to allergenic solid introduction.

Summary

All allergenic solids should be introduced at around 6, but not before 4, months of age in infants at high risk.
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Metadata
Title
Prevention of Non-peanut Food Allergies
Authors
Elissa M. Abrams
Edmond S. Chan
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Keyword
Food Allergy
Published in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 12/2019
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-019-0891-1

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