Food Allergy History and Reaction to Propofol Administration in a Large Pediatric Population
Background: Anaphylaxis to propofol is rare, however providers face a clinical quandary as medication warnings still exist regarding propofol administration to egg-, soy-, and peanut-allergic patients. Aims: The primary aim evaluated the rate of allergic reactions during propofol-containing anesthesia in patients listed allergic to egg, soy, or peanut compared to non-allergic patients who received propofol. The secondary […]
Oral immunotherapy: The answer to peanut allergy?
Peanut and tree-nut allergies have increased dramatically in prevalence, especially in children. Historically, children with food allergies have been treated through strict avoidance of the allergen. Recently, an oral preparation of peanut allergen (Palforzia) was approved for immunotherapy (ie, desensitization) in children 4 to 17 years old. This article reviews oral immunotherapy and its role […]
Peanuts in the air clinical and experimental studies
Background: Allergic reactions to food allergens usually occur after ingestion. However, fear of reactions to airborne peanut is a common concern for people with peanut allergy. There are no scientific reports on severe reactions with airborne peanut allergen. Objective: To investigate the occurrence of allergic reactions in peanut-allergic children undergoing airborne peanut challenge and to determine levels […]
Evaluation of the Introduction of Allergen Containing Foods: Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016
Background: Guidelines on early introduction of allergen-containing foods are evolving; however, little national data exist defining current allergen feeding practices. Objective: To investigate consumption rates of foods containing egg and peanut among infants and toddlers prior to guideline changes in 2017. Methods: The Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016 was conducted nationally among 3235 caregivers with a […]
Recent advances in the management of nut allergy
Peanut/tree nut allergy is common and has been associated with particularly severe reactions. Epidemiological data have shown that the prevalence ranges between 0.05% and 4.9% for tree nut and between 0.5% and 3% for peanut. These large variations can be explained by differences in the age of included patients and the geographical region. In addition, […]
Analysis of E.U. Rapid Alert System (RASFF) Notifications for Aflatoxins in Exported U.S. Food and Feed Products for 2010-2019
The most common, toxic, and carcinogenic mycotoxins found in human food and animal feed are the aflatoxins (AFs). The United States is a leading exporter of various nuts, with a marketing value of $9.1 billion in 2019; the European Union countries are the major importers of U.S. nuts. In the past few years, border rejections […]
Age and eczema severity, but not family history, are major risk factors for peanut allergy in infancy.
Background: Whether to screen high-risk groups before early peanut introduction is controversial. Objective: We sought to determine the risk of peanut allergy (PA) before peanut introduction for infants with (1) moderate-severe eczema, (2) another food allergy (FA), and/or (3) a first-degree relative with peanut allergy (FH). Methods: Infants aged 4 to 11 months with no history of peanut […]
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Allergy / peanuts Ara h 2–specific IgE is superior to whole peanut extract–based serology o
Background: Screening of high-risk infants for peanut allergy (PA) before introduction is now recommended in the United States, but the optimal approach is not clear. Objective: We sought to compare the diagnostic test characteristics of peanut skin prick test (SPT), peanut-specific IgE (sIgE), and sIgE to peanut components in a screening population of infants before known peanut […]
Impact of age on adherence and efficacy of peanut oral‐immunotherapy using a standardized protocol.
Prevalence of Self-Reported Food Allergies and Their Association with Other Health Conditions among Adults in Saudi Arabia.
Food allergies are a potentially life-threatening health issue, and few studies have determined their prevalence throughout Saudi Arabia. The main objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence and distribution of self-reported food allergies, and explore their association with other health conditions among adults in Saudi Arabia. This study was a nationwide cross-sectional survey […]