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...diet can be used to manage EoE, sometimes steroids are used. At this time, no medication has FDA approval for management of EoE. Steroids, like oral budesonide, have been shown to be effective in managing EoE for more than half of patients. However, steroids may not be the best long-term solution for everyone. Children and adults who use steroids for EoE may mix the medication recommended by their physician with something that causes it to...

...Self-administrated shots of epinephrine (often referred to by the brand name EpiPen or epinephrine pen) are life-saving devices which can halt an allergic reaction and give a patient time to get to a hospital. For children and adults who experience anaphylaxis, an epinephrine shot is a matter of life or death. But it’s important for patients and caregivers to know how to properly work an automatic epinephrine shot. An incorrect or accidental administration can...

...been born in fall or winter months. This link didn’t hold up for older children and adults. The link also didn’t hold up for children who came to the hospital for non-food allergy reasons. The takeaway? Children in Boston under 5 years born in fall or winter had a higher likelihood of food allergy. The authors suggest this might be influenced by seasonal differences in sunlight exposure. So, can the season of birth affect the...

...It’s countdown time to back to school! Can you believe how quickly the summer flew by? Preparing for school is an exciting time. It might sound geeky, but nothing beats getting brand new school supplies. Although it is a fun and exciting time for some kids, for others, it can be a bit anxious. Fear of the unknown is real and impacts both adults and their children. So how do you deal with the...

...4th as National FPIES Awareness Day! This resulted from efforts from the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES, more on them below) and over 1,000 supporters. Raising awareness of FPIES can help highlight the disorder on behalf of affected children and adults. Together, we can make diagnosis and treatment – and life in general – easier for FPIES children and families. Every day is a good day to raise awareness about FPIES, but National FPIES Awareness Day...

...of the restrictive diet. Furthermore, the symptoms did not improve, –eczema, generalized rashes, and frequent respiratory infections. Her diet made symptoms worst because she lacked calories, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Calories have much higher calorie needs than adults because of their growth and development. The body must have protein, fat, glucose, vitamins, and minerals to fight illness, higher demands placed on the body, the body can draw from its reserves to fight...

...reflux, and cow milk allergy is often part of these conditions.14-16 For managing EoE with diet, an AAF should be used when formula is needed.9,11 In fact, symptom resolution and histological remission on AAF has been shown to be more than 90% in children and adults with EoE.9,17,18 For FPIES, an AAF is preferred over an eHF when FPIES occurs in combination with poor growth.7,19 Anaphylaxis9,11 Anaphylactic reactions to food allergens can be severe and...

...While we usually write about common food allergy symptoms, such as diarrhea or eczema, more severe reactions like anaphylaxis are possible for many children and adults with allergies. Allergens that cause anaphylaxis include food, insect stings, drugs, latex, and even exercise. When anaphylaxis happens as a result of contact with an allergen, a rapid immune reaction occurs that can quickly make breathing very difficult. For those patients an immediate injection of epinephrine can prevent...