Food allergy and food-induced anaphylaxis in children: an increasing critical public health issue

Lee, Soo Young

doi:10.3345/kjp.2019.00493

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“…The impact of elimination diets on child health and information regarding food restrictions were collected from answers to questions about foods that possibly caused allergy symptoms. The foods selected in this analysis were based on the results of previous publications of Korean children 17 . If the parents used an elimination diet, they were required to describe the specific types of food(s) that were restricted.…”

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Growth and micronutrient levels of 6–12 years‐old children with food allergies, food sensitisation, and food restrictions

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Aim We investigated the association of food allergy, food sensitisation, and food restriction with growth and micronutrients levels in schoolchildren. Methods A total of 195 schoolchildren (6–12 years old) from six elementary schools in Korea were enrolled, and questionnaires were administered to their parents during June and July 2015. Food allergy was defined by the presence of urticaria, skin rash, pruritus, throat tightness, gastrointestinal complaints, or respiratory difficulty after consumption of a food to which allergy was plausible during the past 12 months. Skin prick tests were performed and serum levels of haemoglobin and micronutrients were measured. Results Among 195 participants (51.3% males) enrolled, 35 (17.9%) were reported to have food allergies, 17 (8.7%) were on food restriction, and 27 (14.0%) were sensitised to at least one food allergen. Food allergy and food restriction were associated with a lower height‐for‐age z‐score (p for trend = 0.018, p = 0.048; p for trend = 0.076, p = 0.008). Food restriction was related to reduced serum calcium level (aOR: −0.094, 95% CI: −0.156 to −0.032). Conclusion Signs and symptoms of food allergy and consequent food restrictions in children were related to lower height‐for‐age z‐score and lower serum calcium levels.

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“…selected in this analysis were based on the results of previous publications of Korean children. 17 If the parents used an elimination diet, they were required to describe the specific types of food(s) that were restricted.…”

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“…Respiratory tract symptoms, along with skin manifestations of anaphylaxis in infants, more often rank second in incidence. However, in several studies, the incidence of respiratory symptoms of anaphylaxis in infants varies considerably and ranges from 48 to 98% [7,8,11,17,20,21,50]. Respiratory signs of anaphylactic reactions in infants include cough, stridor, wheeze, difficulties with inhalation and/or exhalation, rhinorrhea, and oropharyngeal symptoms (dysphonia, hoarseness/loss of voice, problems with swallowing).…”

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Anaphylaxis in Infants

Esakova¹,

Пампура²,

Dustbabaeva³

et al. 2023

Allergic Disease - New Developments in Diagnosis and Therapy

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Anaphylaxis is an extremely dangerous systemic hypersensitivity reaction that develops rapidly and can be fatal. Infants make up the most difficult group of patients with anaphylaxis, given the first episode of reaction occurring at an early age, there are age-related difficulties in interpreting complaints, unpredictability of clinical symptoms, prolonged process of diagnosis, and prescribing the appropriate treatment. These factors determine the risk of fatal outcomes, even in case of nearly healthy infants. For this group of patients, such problems as lack of available diagnostic tests, limited standard doses of epinephrine autoinjectors, the absence of predictors of occurrence, and severity of systemic allergic reactions are still relevant. This chapter presents the available information on the prevalence of anaphylaxis, the most common triggers, diagnosis, clinical symptoms, severity, and treatment in infants.

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] Food allergies mostly begin in early childhood and can present with severe life-threatening symptoms, such as anaphylaxis, making them a significant public health concern. 7,8) Parents of children with food allergies often experience concern and anxiety about school or daycare meals and accidental food consumption as well as a fear of when severe allergic reactions may occur. These concerns can significantly restrict daily life and diminish its quality.…”

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Recent advances in food allergen immunotherapy

Jeon,

Kim

2023

Clin Exp Pediatr

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Food allergies can pose significant risks and profoundly impact the quality of life of children and their families, making them a major public health concern. Allergen avoidance has been the traditional mainstay of treatment; however, recent research has focused on various approaches to food allergen immunotherapy. This review summarizes the recent advancements in oral, sublingual, and epicutaneous immunotherapies, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. The ultimate goal of food allergen immunotherapy is to maximize efficacy while minimizing risks, leading to the exploration of strategies such as low-dose immunotherapy and the use of biologics. When selecting candidates for immunotherapy among patients with food allergies, factors such as allergen characteristics, the likelihood of natural resolution, age, symptom severity, and impact on quality of life require consideration, and an individualized approach should be adopted to determine the most suitable treatment method.

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Food allergy and food-induced anaphylaxis in children: an increasing critical public health issue

Cited by 4 publications

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Growth and micronutrient levels of 6–12 years‐old children with food allergies, food sensitisation, and food restrictions

Growth and micronutrient levels of 6–12 years‐old children with food allergies, food sensitisation, and food restrictions

Anaphylaxis in Infants

Recent advances in food allergen immunotherapy

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