immunology allergic disorders
Food Allergy
Prevention of Food Allergy
For many years, avoiding feeding young infants allergenic foods (eg, peanuts) has been recommended as a way to prevent food allergies. However, one study ( Prevention references ) showed that early introduction and regular consumption of food that contains peanuts can prevent peanut allergy in infants at high risk of developing this allergy (eg, infants with egg allergy or eczema). Thus, more clinicians are moving away from infant food restrictions based on allergy concerns and permitting or encouraging consumption of such foods. Current guidelines recommend 1.Du Toit G, Roberts G, Sayre PH, et al: Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy.N Engl J Med372 (9):803–813, 2015. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1414850 2.Fleischer DM, Sicherer S, Greenhawt M, et al: Consensus communication on early peanut introduction and the prevention of peanut allergy in high-risk infants.Pediatr Dermatol33 (1):103–106, 2016. doi: 10.1111/pde.12685 