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Childhood Food Allergy: Current Management, Emerging Therapies, and Prevention, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics, E-Book

Childhood Food Allergy: Current Management, Emerging Therapies, and Prevention, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics, E-Book

Ruchi Gupta

(2016)

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Abstract

Dr. Gupta provides a comprehensive overview of the clinjical management of food allergy. Articles are devoted to epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, immunology, and treatments of food allergy. Current knowledge of the relationship between the gut microbiome and food allergy is also presented as well as eosiniphilic esophagitis and oral allergy synrome.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Childhood Food Allergy:\rCurrent Management, Emerging Therapies, and Prevention i
Copyright ii
CME Accreditation Page iii
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE iii
TARGET AUDIENCE iii
LEARNING OBJECTIVES iii
ACCREDITATION iii
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST iii
UNAPPROVED/OFF-LABEL USE DISCLOSURE iv
TO ENROLL iv
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION iv
CME INQUIRIES/SPECIAL NEEDS iv
Contributors v
CONSULTING EDITOR v
EDITOR v
AUTHORS v
Contents ix
Foreword: Management of Pediatric Food Allergy ix
Preface: Childhood Food Allergy Update ix
Pathophysiology of Food Allergy ix
Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergy and Food-Induced Anaphylaxis ix
Diagnosis of Food Allergy ix
Clinical Management of Food Allergy x
School Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management for the Pediatrician—Extending the Medical Home with Critical Collaborations x
Why Does Australia Appear to Have the Highest Rates of Food Allergy? x
Quality of Life in Food Allergy Patients and Their Families x
Food Protein–Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome x
Gut Microbiome and the Development of Food Allergy and Allergic Disease xi
Breast Milk and Food Allergy: Connections and Current Recommendations xi
The Learning Early About Peanut Allergy Study: The Benefits of Early Peanut Introduction, and a New Horizon in Fighting the ... xi
Mechanisms of Oral Tolerance xi
Current Options for the Treatment of Food Allergy xii
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF\rNORTH AMERICA xiii
FORTHCOMING ISSUES xiii
February 2016 xiii
April 2016 xiii
June 2016 xiii
August 2016 xiii
RECENT ISSUES xiii
October 2015 xiii
August 2015 xiii
June 2015 xiii
April 2015 xiii
Foreword: Management of Pediatric Food Allergy xv
REFERENCES xvi
Preface: Childhood Food Allergy Update xvii
REFERENCES xviii
Pathophysiology of Food Allergy 1363
Key points 1363
INTRODUCTION 1363
ORAL TOLERANCE 1363
SENSITIZATION 1365
ELICITATION 1368
SUMMARY 1370
REFERENCES 1370
Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergy and Food-Induced Anaphylaxis 1377
Key points 1377
INTRODUCTION 1377
DEFINING FOOD ALLERGIES 1378
IGE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGIES 1379
Urticaria and Angioedema 1379
Oropharyngeal Symptoms: Oral Allergy Syndrome 1381
Respiratory Tract Symptoms: Rhinoconjunctivitis and Bronchospasm 1381
Gastrointestinal Symptoms 1381
Food-Induced Anaphylaxis 1382
RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS IN ANAPHYLAXIS 1382
GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS IN ANAPHYLAXIS 1385
CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPTOMS IN ANAPHYLAXIS 1385
Food-Dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis 1385
Pitfalls in Making the Diagnosis of Food-Induced Anaphylaxis 1385
NON-IGE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGIES 1386
Food Protein–Induced Allergic Proctocolitis 1386
Food Protein–Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome 1386
Food Protein–Induced Enteropathy: Celiac Disease 1388
Food-Induced Pulmonary Hemosiderosis (Heiner Syndrome) 1388
MIXED IGE-MEDIATED AND NON-IGE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGIES 1388
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis 1388
Atopic Dermatitis 1389
KEY HISTORICAL ELEMENTS IN PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED FOOD ALLERGY 1389
SUMMARY 1390
REFERENCES 1390
Diagnosis of Food Allergy 1393
Key points 1393
INTRODUCTION 1393
DIAGNOSING IMMUNOGLOBULIN E–MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGIES 1394
Clinical History 1394
Food-Dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis 1395
Oral Allergy Syndrome 1396
Skin-Prick Tests and Serum Tests 1396
Oral Food Challenge 1397
DIAGNOSING MIXED IMMUNOGLOBULIN E AND NON–IMMUNOGLOBULIN E FOOD REACTIONS 1397
Clinical History 1398
Serum Testing 1399
Endoscopic Evaluation 1399
Elimination Diets 1400
Food Challenges 1400
DIAGNOSING NON-IMMUNOGLOBULIN E–MEDIATED ADVERSE FOOD REACTIONS 1401
Food Protein–Induced Allergic Proctitis 1401
Food Protein–Induced Enteropathy 1402
Food Protein–Induced Enterocolitis 1402
SUMMARY 1403
REFERENCES 1403
Clinical Management of Food Allergy 1409
Key points 1409
INTRODUCTION 1409
CLINICAL HISTORY 1410
Differential Diagnosis 1410
Allergy Versus Intolerance 1410
Suspected Triggers 1411
Type of Reaction 1411
Current Diet 1411
Physical Examination 1412
Immunoglobulin E Mediated Versus Non–Immunoglobulin E Mediated 1412
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING 1412
Pediatric Clinic 1412
Specific Immunoglobulin E (ImmunoCAP) 1412
Allergy Clinic 1413
Skin-prick testing 1413
Oral food challenge 1414
Interpretation of test results 1414
MEDICATIONS 1415
Prescription of Epinephrine 1415
Other Medications: Antihistamines, Albuterol, and Steroids 1416
COUNSELING AND EDUCATION 1416
Epinephrine Use 1416
Emergency Action Plan 1417
Avoidance 1417
Food Labeling 1417
Different Environments 1418
REFERRAL TO AN ALLERGIST 1419
Monitoring for Tolerance 1419
Tolerance of Extensively Heated Allergens 1419
Routine Follow-Up 1419
SUMMARY 1420
REFERENCES 1420
Appendix 1. APPENDIX 1 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PATIENTS 1423
Appendix 2. APPENDIX 2 CHECKLIST FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 1424
School Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management for the Pediatrician—Extending the Medical Home with Critical Collaborations 1425
Key points 1425
INTRODUCTION 1425
FOOD ALLERGY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES: THE PILLARS OF PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS 1426
Prevention 1426
Preparedness and Emergency Response 1429
Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plans 1429
Leadership 1430
Epinephrine 1430
The CDC: Voluntary Guidelines for the Management of Food Allergy in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs 1431
School Physician 1431
School Nurse 1432
Food Allergy Policies and Protocol 1432
Understanding School Care Plans 1433
Individualized health care plans 1433
504 Plan 1433
Individualized education plan accommodations 1437
SUMMARY 1437
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1437
REFERENCES 1437
Why Does Australia Appear to Have the Highest Rates of Food Allergy? 1441
Key points 1441
INTRODUCTION 1441
HOW CONVINCING IS THE EVIDENCE FOR A 10% PREVALENCE OF FOOD ALLERGY IN AUSTRALIA? 1442
WHY ARE THE RATES OF FOOD ALLERGY SO HIGH IN AUSTRALIAN INFANTS? 1443
The Dual Allergen Exposure Hypothesis (Lack Hypothesis) 1443
Adequate early-life skin barrier function 1444
Timing of introduction of solids and infant feeding 1444
Vitamin D Hypothesis 1445
Hygiene Hypothesis 1446
HOW DO THESE HYPOTHESES FIT WITH THE OBSERVED CHANGES IN FOOD ALLERGY FOLLOWING MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA FROM ASIA? 1446
COULD REMOVAL OF THE PROTECTIVE ASIAN ENVIRONMENT INCREASE THE EXPRESSION OF GENETICALLY AT-RISK INFANTS? 1447
THE ROLE OF GENE-ENVIRONMENT AND EPIGENETIC MODIFICATION 1448
SUMMARY 1448
REFERENCES 1448
Quality of Life in Food Allergy Patients and Their Families 1453
Key points 1453
INTRODUCTION 1453
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 1454
Schools and Bullying 1454
Social Activities/Dining Out 1454
DAILY ACTIVITIES 1455
Meals and Nutrition 1455
Parental Emotions 1455
Child’s Emotions 1457
SUMMARY 1459
REFERENCES 1459
Food Protein–Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome 1463
Key points 1463
INTRODUCTION 1463
EPIDEMIOLOGY 1464
CLINICAL PRESENTATION 1464
CAUSATIVE FOODS 1468
Reactions to Multiple Foods 1470
DIAGNOSIS 1470
Diagnostic Criteria 1471
Delay in Diagnosis 1472
Differential Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis 1473
TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT 1473
Anticipatory Guidance 1474
Natural Course 1474
SUMMARY 1475
REFERENCES 1475
Gut Microbiome and the Development of Food Allergy and Allergic Disease 1479
Key points 1479
INTRODUCTION 1479
THE HUMAN MICROBIOME 1480
THE MICROBIOME AND IMMUNE DEVELOPMENT 1480
THE INFLUENCE OF THE MICROBIOME IN ALLERGIC DISEASE 1481
Animal Exposure 1481
Mode of Delivery 1482
Birth Order and Family Size 1482
Antibiotic Exposure 1483
Diet 1483
THE INFLUENCE OF THE MICROBIOME IN FOOD ALLERGY 1484
Murine Models 1484
Human Studies 1484
SUMMARY 1485
REFERENCES 1486
Breast Milk and Food Allergy 1493
Key points 1493
INTRODUCTION 1493
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF BREAST MILK 1494
NUTRITION OF EXPRESSED BREAST MILK 1495
MACRONUTRIENTS 1495
Protein 1495
Lipid 1495
Carbohydrate 1496
MICRONUTRIENTS 1496
Vitamins 1496
Minerals 1496
IMMUNOLOGY OF BREAST MILK 1496
Neonatal Immune System 1496
Breast Milk Immunology 1497
EFFECTS OF STORAGE ON BREAST MILK 1498
Refrigeration 1499
Freezing and Thawing 1499
Containers 1499
MOTHER AND HER DIET 1499
Macronutrients 1499
Micronutrients 1499
FOOD ALLERGY AND BREAST MILK 1499
Epidemiology and Developmental Pathophysiology of Food Allergies 1499
History of Breastfeeding with Food Allergy 1500
Review of the Literature on Food Allergies and Expressed Breast Milk 1501
Current Recommendations on Breastfeeding and Food Allergy 1502
SUMMARY 1503
REFERENCES 1503
The Learning Early About Peanut Allergy Study 1509
Key points 1509
PEANUT ALLERGY: AN EPIDEMIC OUT OF CONTROL? 1510
PREVENTING PEANUT ALLERGY THROUGH TIMING OF INTRODUCTION 1511
A Historical Shift of Opinion 1511
Association Study Evidence Supporting Early Peanut Introduction as Protective Against Peanut Allergy 1512
A New Hope in Preventing the Onset of Peanut Allergy 1513
POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF THIS RESEARCH 1515
Applicability of the Findings to the High-Risk and Standard-Risk Populations 1515
Considerations on an Implementation Strategy 1516
Current Interim Recommendations 1517
SUMMARY 1517
REFERENCES 1518
Mechanisms of Oral Tolerance 1523
Key points 1523
INTRODUCTION 1523
ROLE OF THE GUT IMMUNE SYSTEM 1524
REGULATORY T CELLS 1524
ANERGY 1525
LESSONS LEARNED FROM ORAL ANTI-CD3 1525
SITE OF TOLERANCE TO ORAL ANTIGENS: GUT VERSUS SYSTEMIC 1526
SUMMARY 1526
REFERENCES 1527
Current Options for the Treatment of Food Allergy 1531
Key points 1531
INTRODUCTION 1531
STANDARD OF CARE 1532
IMMUNOTHERAPY BACKGROUND 1532
IMMUNOTHERAPY MECHANISMS 1532
DESENSITIZATION VERSUS TOLERANCE 1534
ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY 1534
Milk 1535
Egg 1536
Peanut 1537
EXTENSIVELY HEATED MILK AND EGG AS ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY 1538
MULTIPLE FOOD ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY 1538
SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY 1539
SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY VERSUS ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY 1540
EPICUTANEOUS IMMUNOTHERAPY 1540
NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY 1541
Anti-Immunoglobulin E Therapy 1541
Chinese Herbal Formula 1542
Probiotics 1542
EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS AND FOOD IMMUNOTHERAPY 1543
FAILED METHODS OF IMMUNOTHERAPY 1544
PRECLINICAL STUDIES 1544
SUMMARY 1544
REFERENCES 1545
Index 1551