Tackling Food Allergy in Infancy

Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2021 May;41(2):205-219. doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2021.01.008. Epub 2021 Mar 24.

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis and food allergy are the most common allergic conditions affecting the infant population. Both immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated and non-IgE-mediated food allergy are seen in infancy. Early life feeding guidelines have changed dramatically over the past 30 years, more recently because of an improved understanding of IgE-mediated food allergy. This article focuses on identification, diagnosis, management, and prevention of food allergy in the infant population.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Food allergy; Infancy; Oral food challenge; Prevention.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Atopic*
  • Eczema*
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / diagnosis
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / epidemiology
  • Food Hypersensitivity* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Infant

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E