Full Description
In this issue of Immunology & Allergy Clinics, guest editor Dr. Bruce Lanser brings his considerable expertise to the topic of IgE-Mediated Food Allergy. Top experts provide a current and comprehensive understanding of the state of IgE mediated food allergy in children and adolescents, including diagnosis, management, and treatment, with special focus on the unique approach to caring for infants, allergy to certain foods/groups, and the school setting.
Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including unique aspects of managing peanut, tree nut, and sesame seed allergies; current treatment options for food allergy; fatal and near-fatal anaphylaxis to foods in children and young adults; the emerging role of biologics; and more
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on IgE-mediated food allergy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Contents
Origins of Atopy and the Role of the Skin Barrier in Food Allergy
The Global Burden of Food Allergy
Diagnosis of Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Food Allergy
Oral Food Challenges: The Standard of Diagnosis
Prevention and Management of Food Allergy in Infants
Unique Aspects of Managing Milk and Egg Allergies
Current Food Allergy Treatment Options
Emerging Role of Novel Therapeutics
Dietary and Nutritional Opportunities and Concerns for Patients with Food Allergy
Fatal and Near Fatal Anaphylaxis to Food in Children and Young Adults
Management of IgE-Mediated Food Allergies in K-12 Schools and Early Childcare Centers
