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Food-Pollen Cross-Reactivity and its Molecular Diagnosis in China
Purpose of ReviewPlant-derived foods are one of the most common causative sources of food allergy in China, with a significant relationship to...
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The Role of Defensins as Pollen and Food Allergens
Purpose of ReviewDefensin-polyproline–linked proteins are relevant allergens in Asteraceae pollen. Depending on their prevalence and amount in the...
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Tolerance induction through early feeding to prevent food allergy in infants and children with sensitization against food allergens (TIFFANI): rationale, study design, and methods of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundChildren with sensitization against foods have to be orally food-challenged before eating these foods for the first time. However, the...
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Is Food-Triggered Atopic Dermatitis a Form of Systemic Contact Dermatitis?
Food allergy in atopic dermatitis is mediated by complex immune interactions between genetics, diet, environment, and the microbiome. When contact...
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Pollen food allergy syndrome secondary to molds and raw mushroom cross-reactivity: a case report
BackgroundPollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is an immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated reaction that causes oropharyngeal pruritus or angioedema due to...
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Prolonging the period of allergenic burden: late-flowering grasses and local peculiarities
BackgroundThe grass pollen season is characterized by a particularly long duration, covering the months May to July in Europe but can vary depending...
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Allergen Stability in Food Allergy: A Clinician’s Perspective
Purpose of ReviewThe globally rising food allergy prevalence is associated with the urgent need for new disease prevention methods, efficient...
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Psychosocial Impact of Food Allergy on Children and Adults and Practical Interventions
Purpose of ReviewIgE- and non-IgE-mediated food allergies are increasing in prevalence in children and adults worldwide. A food allergy diagnosis can...
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Patient selection for milk and egg ladders using a food ladder safety checklist
A food ladder is a form of home-based dietary advancement therapy that gradually increases exposure to an allergenic food through the gradual...
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Tree-Pollen-Related Food Allergies: Birch Pollen and More
Purpose of the ReviewThis review explores the connection between sensitization to tree pollen and reactivity to plant-based foods in clinical...
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Oropharyngeal symptoms without systemic reactions as a risk factor for food allergen intolerance: a longitudinal pediatric study
BackgroundThe determinants of tolerance to food allergens are not fully understood. We aimed to elucidate the longitudinal association between...
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Safety and effectiveness of the Canadian food ladders for children with IgE-mediated food allergies to cow’s milk and/or egg
BackgroundFood ladders are tools designed to facilitate home-based dietary advancement in children with food allergies through stepwise exposures to...
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Quality of life is lower in food allergic adolescents compared to young children at a community educational symposium
IntroductionFood allergies (FA) can detrimentally impact physical, emotional, and psychological quality of life (QoL) among pediatric patients. Given...
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The Future of Food Allergy Management: Advancements in Therapies
Purpose of ReviewTo review current and future treatment options for IgE-mediated food allergy.
Recent FindingsRecent years have seen major...
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Fatal food anaphylaxis in adults and children
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction characterized by the acute onset of symptoms involving different organ systems and requiring immediate...
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Epidemiology and the Growing Epidemic of Food Allergy in Children and Adults Across the Globe
Purpose of ReviewFood allergies are immune-mediated, complex disorders, which are the source of increasing health concern worldwide. The goal of this...
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Winnipeg-based elementary school teachers’ perspectives on food allergy management: a qualitative analysis
BackgroundFood allergy affects 7-8% of children worldwide. Teachers supervise children in school, where most children spend their day. Yet, teachers...
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Food Allergy Labeling Laws: International Guidelines for Residents and Travelers
The prevalence of food allergies varies by country, as does each country’s food allergen labeling. While labeling laws may vary by country, most...
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Timing of introduction to solid food, eczema and wheezing in later childhood: a longitudinal cohort study
BackgroundThe timing of introduction to solid food has been associated with eczema and wheezing in childhood. Our aim was to determine whether...
