Milk and Soy Allergy
Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) affects 2% to 3% of young children and presents with a wide range of IgE and non-IgE–mediated clinical syndromes, which have a significant economic and lifestyle…
PEDIATRICS
Current Understanding of Egg Allergy
Egg is one of the most important allergens in childhood feeding, and egg allergy can pose quality-of-life concerns. A clear clinical history and the detection of egg white–specific immunoglobulin E…
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Food Allergies
The rates of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders appear to be increasing. The most common of these is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) which is a clinicopathologic condition consisting of characteristic symptoms and endoscopic…
Recognition and Management of Food-Induced Anaphylaxis
Food-induced anaphylactic reactions are common and increasing in frequency. Despite the existence of a consensus definition of anaphylaxis, many cases are missed, recommended treatments are not given, and follow-up is…
Pathophysiology of Food Allergy
In this article we review the pathophysiology of food allergy, which affects 4% of US children and 2% of adults, and is increasing in prevalence. Most food allergens share certain…
Diagnostic Testing in the Evaluation of Food Allergy
Food-related symptoms are frequent in childhood, and pediatricians are often requested to initiate a food allergy diagnostic workup. A careful history is the cornerstone for assessing whether tests are needed…
Epidemiology of Food Allergy
Food allergy (FA) is perceived as a common problem, especially during childhood. Accurate assessment of incidence and prevalence of FA has been difficult to establish, however, due to lack of…
Clinical Presentations of Food Allergy
Food allergies are immune-mediated responses to food proteins. Because of differences in the underlying immunologic mechanisms, there are varying clinical presentations of food allergy. This article discusses the manifestations of IgE-mediated…
Sleep Health Education in Pediatric Community Settings: Rationale and Practical Suggestions for Incorporating Healthy Sleep Education into Pediatric Practice
This article offers practical ways to incorporate healthy sleep education into pediatric practice and discusses key questions, barriers, and strategies associated with such efforts. The rationale for incorporating healthy sleep…
Sleep in the Family
Family systems are dynamic, with reciprocal interactions among family members. When children have sleep problems, they often awaken a parent, affecting parent sleep and subsequent parent daytime functioning. Child sleep…
