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...Here is a list of how each test works and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Some of these tests can be less accurate in young children, so remember to talk with your doctor about which option(s) is best for your child. Skin Prick Tests (SPT) – Direct challenge of allergen on skin with a needle prick. Most commonly used method. Advantages: Rapid results, may apply many allergens, easy to perform.2 Disadvantages:...

...solid foods has been linked to (but not proven to cause – there’s a difference!) increased risk of obesity, diabetes, eczema and even celiac disease. Rely on your healthcare team to help guide you on what signs to look for to tell when your baby is ready to start solid foods. What researchers found The CDC conducted surveys of 1,334 parents to see when they introduced solids foods and why. They published the results in...

...challenges or elimination diets. This extensive testing and variable results are just a few of the many reasons behind the importance of individualized treatment. They also illustrate why there is no substitute for the individual guidance your healthcare team provides. What is Cross-reactivity, and how to use it to avoid related foods? So where should you start when either trying new foods or adding foods back into your diet? Allergists have researched how likely people...

...published a new research study about the long-term effects of EoE. If you’re interested in reading the study here are links to the publicly available study abstract as well as a great summary on the CCHMC website. The Results The research team looked at over 100 patients with esophagitis; some had EoE, while others had chronic esophagitis. They compared them to patients who had no esophagitis. On average, this was about 15 years after the...

...which is applied to your skin for approximately 48 hours. In most cases, 20-30 different substances are tested at a time. When being used to test for food reactions, tiny cups containing small amounts of a pure food are taped to the patient’s back. The specific foods used in the test are selected based on the patient’s diet, previous allergic reactions, and/or previous skin prick test results. After the 48 hour period, you return to...

...There are different kinds of testing and neither skin nor blood testing yields black or white results. Each food-specific score has to be interpreted individually based on the patient’s age, individual history, other allergies or previous reactions and on the food itself. Keep a separate binder for copies of all of your child’s test results and remember to get your doctors help to interpret them. Write down questions and the answers you are given. And...

...Since many of your little ones have food allergies and related allergic conditions, we like to keep you updated on relevant research results. Spring pollen is nothing to sneeze at One recent study 1 found a link between persistent pollen exposure during infancy and the development of allergic disease, specifically asthma and hay fever. The increased risk was found for babies exposed to pollen during the first 6 months of life. The association between...