Food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a rare, non-immunoglobulin E–mediated gastrointestinal food allergy primarily diagnosed in infancy, but has also been reported in older children and adults. Acute FPIES reactions…
Pediatric food allergy is a growing health problem in the United States that has been found to adversely impact the quality of life of both affected children and their caregivers….
Australia has reported the highest rates of food allergy, using the gold standard, oral food challenge. This phenomenon, which appears linked to the “modern lifestyle” and has coincided with the…
Community pediatricians, working in consultation with allergists, create a medical home that is the central focus of care for the child with life-threatening food allergies. They participate in coordinating mutual…
Food allergies have become a growing public health concern. At present the standard of care focuses on avoidance of trigger foods, education, and treatment of symptoms following accidental ingestions. This…
The prevalence of food allergies has been on the increase over the last 2 decades. Diagnosing food allergies can be complicated, as there are multiple types that have distinct clinical…
Food allergies are increasing in prevalence. In order for pediatric clinicians to appropriately diagnose and manage food allergies, the characteristic signs and symptoms of these potentially severe reactions must be…
Food allergy is a growing public health problem that is estimated to affect 4% to 8% of children and 5% of adults. In this review, we discuss our current understanding…
Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH, Editor Food allergy has become a major health concern worldwide. Since the last issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America on Food Allergy published only…
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Every practicing pediatrician will be confronted with issues surrounding pediatric food allergies. An estimated 6% to 8% of all children in the United States—or nearly…
